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JBL Go 4
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JBL Go 4 · JBL — official press library; 519906-JBL%20Go%204%20Black-c6d1e4-original-1704370652.jpg; complete supplied canvas retained.

JBL

Go 4

Released June 2024

JBL's smallest portable Bluetooth speaker, with a 7-hour battery and IP67 rating, suited to a pocket or small bag on a budget.

Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
7 h
Weight
0.19 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a tough, very portable and affordable speaker with decent sound for its size, which What Hi-Fi? found cohesive and engaging. TechRadar and Tom's Guide found the bass limited; What Hi-Fi? notes the short battery life and poor timing between two speakers in Auracast stereo, and TechRadar found the hanging loop small.

From whathifi.com, techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
45 mm driver
Amplifiers
4.2 W RMS
Frequency response
90 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 85 dB
Room tuning
EQ presets and a customisable EQ (highs, mids and lows) in the JBL Portable app

Connections

Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6; multipoint
Ports
USB-C for charging
Multi-room
Auracast stereo pairing of two Go 4s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers
App
JBL Portable app

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 7 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP67
Weight
0.19 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
Mounting
Carry strap
Size
94.3 × 75.7 × 42.2 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Black, Black and Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Sand, Squad (JBL Singapore)
In the box
Go 4, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 190 g, with a carry strap
  • IP67 dust and water rating
  • Auracast for stereo pairing and linking other Auracast JBL speakers, plus multipoint

Cons

  • Up to 7 hours of battery, or 9 hours with Playtime Boost
  • A single 4.2 W driver
  • Bluetooth only, with no Wi-Fi or AirPlay

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
MarshallWillen II
Portable speakerNoBluetooth17 h0.36 kgAug 2024
Ultimate EarsWONDERBOOM 4
Portable speakerNoBluetooth14 h0.42 kgJun 2024
SonosRoam 2
Portable speakerNoWi-Fi and Bluetooth10 h0.43 kgMay 2024

Newer model: Go 5.

Sources

  1. jbl.com.sg/bluetooth-portables/GO-4.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwc4bab59c…
  3. news.harman.com/releases/jbl-expands-their-hottest-portable-lineup-for-a-new-ge…

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