JBL Go 4
Portable Speakers

Go 4

JBL

Released Apr 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026

Compact Bluetooth speaker with IP67 waterproofing, Auracast, and clear sound for on-the-go use. The JBL Go 4 scores 78/100 based on 11 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Makeuseof, Nytimes, and Outeraudio.

Critic Score

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78

based on 11 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Portable(6)
  • Light and compact(5)
  • Ip67 waterproof rating(5)
  • Auracast connectivity(5)
  • Decent sound quality(4)

Cons

  • Battery life could be better (7 hours)(4)
  • No bass(4)
  • Short battery life(2)

11 Expert Reviews

95
Established publication04/2025

The five-star, fantastically affordable JBL Go 4 speaker is sitting at the lowest price we've seen this year

90
Established publication11/2024

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.

82
Major publication05/2025

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.

82
Independent publication07/2025

The JBL Go 4 sets a new standard for the Go series by introducing multispeaker pairing and customizable sound using the JBL Portable app.

82
Independent publication07/2024

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.

78
Major publication

The JBL Go 4 is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker for those on a budget, offering good portability and sound quality despite some limitations.

72
Major publication08/2024

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.

72
Independent publication06/2024

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.

70
Major publication12/2024

The JBL Go 4 offers big JBL sound and punchy bass in a small package.

65
Major publication

JBL's GO 4 had mediocre overall sound quality - although it has some noticeable sonic quirks, this model reproduces music and dialog very well.

65
Established publication04/2024

The JBL Go 4 is a small battery-powered, portable Bluetooth speaker and the successor to the Go 3.