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JBL

JBL Go 4

Name: JBL Go 4
Brand: JBL
SKU: B0D1J6DKKH
Price: 49.95 USD

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$49.95

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Value for Money & durability / build quality

8/ 10

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A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 57 of the 159 we've cataloged.

9/ 10

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A 9 puts its durability / build quality in the top half of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 54 of the 159 we've cataloged.

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

7 hBelow average

7 h

5 h42 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 130 of 159 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP67Most common

IP6738%IPX732%IPX49%IP687%

IP67 is the most common — on 38% of the 123 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Bluetooth Version

5.3Most common

5.335%5.019%5.411%4.29%

5.3 is the most common — on 35% of the 129 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Is Portable

YesMost common

True91%False9%

True is the most common — on 91% of the 152 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 159).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 7 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Fast Charging: No
Powerbank Output: No

Build

IP Rating: IP67
Floating Design: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC
Bluetooth Range: 10 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain: Yes
Stereo Pairing: Yes

Design

Is Portable: Yes
Color Options: Black, blue, camo, pink, purple, red, white
Dimensions Depth: 42 mm
Dimensions Height: 78 mm
Dimensions Width: 94 mm
Carry Strap: Yes
Power Source: Rechargeable battery
Weight: 190 g

Features

Speakerphone: No
Companion App: IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 1.0 (mono)
Driver Count: 1
Frequency Response: 90-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 90 Hz
Total Power Output: 4.2 W

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed June 2024

Connectivity5.0

Design7.5

Portability9.5

Features8.5

Value8.0

The verdict

Now offering support from the JBL Portable app, which includes a 5-band customizable EQ, not to mention leveling up its durability with some added protection, the JBL Go 4 is a worthy successor to the Go 3.

✓Liked: IP67, Companion app w/EQ options, Lightweight, Price

✕Could be better: No custom EQ while using Auracast, "Playtime Boost" drastically decreases sound quality, Can't pair with previous generation

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