81 facts in comparison
JBL Flip 4 vs JBL Go 3
JBL Flip 4
JBL Go 3
Why is JBL Flip 4 better than JBL Go 3?
- Has stereo speakers?
- 40 Hz lower low-frequency?
70 Hzvs110 Hz - 1 more drivers?
2vs1 - Has an AUX input?
- 11.8W more audio output power?
2 x 8Wvs1 x 4.2W - 7 hours longer battery life?
12 hoursvs5 hours - 4x more battery power?
3000 mAhvs750 mAh - Has a noise-canceling microphone?
Why is JBL Go 3 better than JBL Flip 4?
- 7 mm bigger driver unit?
47 mmvs40 mm - 0.9 newer Bluetooth version?
5.1vs4.2 - 1 hours shorter charge time?
2.5 hoursvs3.5 hours - 5 dB bigger signal-to-noise ratio?
85 dBvs80 dB - Has USB Type-C?
- Higher Ingress Protection (IP) rating?
IP67vsIPX7 - 306 g lighter?
209 gvs515 g - Has voice prompts?
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Price comparison
JBL Flip 4
JBL Flip 4, Black - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streami...JBL Flip 4, Black - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streaming - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone, Voice Assistant & JBL Connect+
JBL Flip 4, Camouflage - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless St...JBL Flip 4, Camouflage - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streaming - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone, Voice Assistant & JBL Connect+
Hard Case Travel Storage Bag Shock-Proof Protective Cover Zipper Strap for JBL Flip 3/4/5 SoundLink Speak...Hard Case Travel Storage Bag Shock-Proof Protective Cover Zipper Strap for JBL Flip 3/4/5 SoundLink Speakers- Black+Gray
Portable Travel Carrying Case Protective Silicone Sleeve Case With Handle Strap For JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth ...Portable Travel Carrying Case Protective Silicone Sleeve Case With Handle Strap For JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
Metal Wall Speaker Bracket for JBL Charge 3/4/5 Stand for JBL Flip 4/5/6 Smart Speaker Holder Base Suppor...Metal Wall Speaker Bracket for JBL Charge 3/4/5 Stand for JBL Flip 4/5/6 Smart Speaker Holder Base Support Frame Storage Rack
JBL Go 3
JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Squad, Ca...JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Squad, Camouflage
Dust-proof Silicone Case Protective Cover Shell Anti-fall Speaker Case for -JBL GO 3 GO3 Bluetooth-compat...Dust-proof Silicone Case Protective Cover Shell Anti-fall Speaker Case for -JBL GO 3 GO3 Bluetooth-compatible Speaker
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.7/10
6 votes
9.5/10
13 votes
Sound quality
8.7/10
6 votes
8.8/10
13 votes
Design
8.3/10
6 votes
8.6/10
13 votes
Value for money
8.2/10
6 votes
9.2/10
13 votes
Portability
9.5/10
6 votes
9.5/10
13 votes
Design
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Sound quality
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.
Power
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Go 3)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Go 3)
The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.
Connectivity
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Features
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Flip 4)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Go 3)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Miscellaneous
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
Price comparison
JBL Flip 4
JBL Flip 4, Black - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streami...JBL Flip 4, Black - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streaming - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone, Voice Assistant & JBL Connect+
JBL Flip 4, Camouflage - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless St...JBL Flip 4, Camouflage - Waterproof, Portable & Durable Bluetooth Speaker - Up to 12 Hours of Wireless Streaming - Includes Noise-Cancelling Speakerphone, Voice Assistant & JBL Connect+
Hard Case Travel Storage Bag Shock-Proof Protective Cover Zipper Strap for JBL Flip 3/4/5 SoundLink Speak...Hard Case Travel Storage Bag Shock-Proof Protective Cover Zipper Strap for JBL Flip 3/4/5 SoundLink Speakers- Black+Gray
Portable Travel Carrying Case Protective Silicone Sleeve Case With Handle Strap For JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth ...Portable Travel Carrying Case Protective Silicone Sleeve Case With Handle Strap For JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Speaker
Metal Wall Speaker Bracket for JBL Charge 3/4/5 Stand for JBL Flip 4/5/6 Smart Speaker Holder Base Suppor...Metal Wall Speaker Bracket for JBL Charge 3/4/5 Stand for JBL Flip 4/5/6 Smart Speaker Holder Base Support Frame Storage Rack
JBL Go 3
JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Squad, Ca...JBL Go 3: Portable Speaker with Bluetooth, Built-in Battery, Waterproof and Dustproof Feature - Squad, Camouflage
Dust-proof Silicone Case Protective Cover Shell Anti-fall Speaker Case for -JBL GO 3 GO3 Bluetooth-compat...Dust-proof Silicone Case Protective Cover Shell Anti-fall Speaker Case for -JBL GO 3 GO3 Bluetooth-compatible Speaker
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Comments
Guilherme
2 years ago
10 / 10
Durability, Construction, Well-Balanced Sound
Guilherme
2 years ago
10 / 10
I'm no specialized technician, just an enthusiastic hobbyist. I've had a JBL Flip 4 for 4 years and just acquired a Flip 6, after many favorable reviews from experts and knowledgeable YouTubers. As far as my perception goes up to now, facing the Flip 4 off against the Flip 6, I didn't hear anything so significant to justify nearly 5 years later and an extra $100 in price (when I bought the Flip 4, I paid something around $60), except for an improvement in the treble levels, notably when managed by the JBL Connect app (that was indeed an advancement). However, the much-touted bass from the Flip 6 didn't feel so pronounced to me. But this is a personal perception and subject to revision, as I still need to test the speaker with other sources besides my usual ones (laptop and cell phone). For now, comparatively, I felt like there's too much hype for the Flip 6 for not enough delivery. If the price of the Flip 4 had remained at the level it was 4 years ago, I would definitely say, go with the Flip 4 without any hesitation.
Ismail
2 years ago
8 / 10
I love it.
Ismail
2 years ago
8 / 10
Satisfactory bass quality and power in a compact size.
Daniele
1 year ago
8 / 10
Great speaker if paid for at a fair price
Daniele
1 year ago
8 / 10
This speaker is really good if you get it at a good price. It's the latest in the Flip series to feature stereo sound, a headphone jack, and a microphone for calls. The sound quality given its size is really good with plenty of bass. The battery lasts almost as long as advertised when used at 60% of the volume, of course the higher you turn it up the more the battery life reduces
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