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JBL Go 41 / 9
JBL

JBL Go 4

Current price · Amazon US
$39.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0

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

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

9/ 10
9
0.010.0

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

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
7 hBelow average
7 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP67Most common
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP67 is the most common — on 40% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
5.3Most common
5.334%5.021%5.410%5.210%

5.3 is the most common — on 34% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

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
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, camo, pink, purple, red, sand, white
Dimensions Depth
42 mm
Dimensions Height
75.7 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

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.9/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
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.

✓What we like
✓IP67
✓Companion app w/EQ options
✓Lightweight
✓Price
✓Loop attachment
✕What 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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