JBL Go 4 vs Marshall Willen II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| JBLGo 4 | MarshallWillen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2024 | August 2024 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Channels | – | Mono |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | 45 mm driver | One 2-inch 10 W full-range dynamic driver and two passive radiators, in a sealed cabinet |
| Amplifiers | 4.2 W RMS | 38 W class D |
| Frequency response | 90 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 85 dB | 75 Hz – 20 kHz; up to 88 dB SPL at 1 m |
| Room tuning | EQ presets and a customisable EQ (highs, mids and lows) in the JBL Portable app | – |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6; multipoint | Bluetooth 5.3, LE Audio-ready; up to 100 m range in free field; connects to two devices at once and remembers eight |
| Ports | USB-C for charging | USB-C for charging (5 V, 1.5 A) |
| Multi-room | Auracast stereo pairing of two Go 4s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers | – |
| App | JBL Portable app | Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android) |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 7 hours | Up to 17 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.19 kg (better) | 0.36 kg |
| Battery life detail | Up to 7 hours, plus 2 hours with Playtime Boost; 3.23 Wh (3.8 V, 850 mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery; 3 hours to charge at 5 V / 1 A | Over 17 hours; 2.5 hours to charge; 20 minutes of charging gives 5.5 hours |
| Controls | – | Multi-directional control knob, power and Bluetooth buttons; battery indicator |
| Microphones | – | Built-in microphone for hands-free calls |
| Mounting | Carry strap | Removable fastening strap |
| Size | 94.3 × 75.7 × 42.2 mm (W × H × D) | 100.5 × 100.5 × 43.4 mm (W × H × D) |
| Colours | Black, Black and Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Sand, Squad (JBL Singapore) | Black and Brass, Cream |
| In the box | Go 4, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Willen II, USB-C cable, user manual and legal and safety information |
