Go 4
JBLReleased Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026
This lightweight, waterproof speaker offers great sound and long battery life, plus Auracast for multi-speaker pairing. The JBL Go 4 scores 78/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Makeuseof, Goodhousekeeping, and Nytimes.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 11 expert reviews
Pros
- Lightweight design(10)
- Waterproof(8)
- Auracast multi-speaker pairing(4)
- Water and dust resistant(4)
- Budget friendly(3)
Cons
- Poor sound quality(15)
- Short battery life(6)
- Limited features(3)
11 Publication Reviews
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The five-star, fantastically affordable JBL Go 4 speaker is sitting at the lowest price we've seen this year
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The JBL Go 4 is a compact and punchy portable speaker with Bluetooth 5.3V that provides great sound quality and rugged design at an affordable price point.
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The JBL Go 4 is a super fun compact speaker that's tiny, lightweight, waterproof, and offers great sound for its size with 7-hour battery life.
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The JBL Go 4 is a tiny, ultraportable speaker that produces a satisfying, reasonably full sound despite its small size, making it ideal for travel and outdoor use.
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The JBL Go 4 sets a new standard for the Go series by introducing multispeaker pairing and customizable sound using the JBL Portable app.
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The JBL Go 4 is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker for those on a budget, offering good portability and sound quality despite some limitations.
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The JBL Go 4 is a compact, durable budget Bluetooth speaker with good battery life and IP67 rating, but its sound quality is only adequate for the price.
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The JBL Go 4 is hard to beat in terms of mobility but requires compromises in sound quality, especially bass, level stability and battery life.
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The JBL Go 4 offers big JBL sound and punchy bass in a small package.
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