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Soundcore Boom Go 3i
Value for Money & durability / build quality
8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0
A 8.5 puts its value for money in the top 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 55 of the 166 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 52 of the 166 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
22 hAbove average24 h
5 h42 h
above average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 166 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IP68IP6738%IPX732%IPX410%IP686%
IP68 appears on 6% of the 131 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Bluetooth Version
6.05.334%5.020%5.410%6.03%
6.0 appears on 3% of the 134 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 159 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 166).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 22 h
- Capacity
- 4800 mAh
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Powerbank Output
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IP68
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 6.0
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multi Speaker Chain
- Yes
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Beige, black, blue, pink
- Dimensions Depth
- 102 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 105 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 45 mm
- Carry Strap
- Yes
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 380 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- No
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Channels
- 1.0 (mono)
- Total Power Output
- 15 W
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Design8.0
Portability8.0
Features8.5
Value8.5
The verdict
The Soundcore Boom Go 3i is an affordable, rugged portable speaker you can toss in your backpack without a worry. If you’re after a grab-and-go speaker for your next adventure, the Boom Go 3i makes an easy case for itself thanks to customizable sound, RGB lighting, and a handy battery display.
✓What we like
✓IP68
✓Battery life
✓EQ options
✓Digital display
✓Price
✕What could be better
✕No AUX input
✕RGB lighting may feel unnecessary for some users
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