JBL Go 3 Review

Name: JBL Go 3
Brand: JBL

Kenn Muguna

November 30, 2023

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TRUE SCORE

72^%

Mixed Reviews

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40

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152

Where does this product score?

The JBL Go 3 had experts praise its robust build quality and compact design. They were pleased with its power-saving feature and satisfied with its audio quality. Still, they didn’t like that it couldn’t float on water and that it lacked a speakerphone and voice assistant functionality.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

76

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

NR

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

72^%

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Table of Contents

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Product Snapshot
Overview_
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Key Specs_
Product Comparison_
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Price History_
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GR Lab Tests_
Expert Score Breakdown_
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Most Promising Positive Review
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Expert Score Breakdown_

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Cat Trust Score
54
The JBL GO 3 is middling for music. It’s designed… read more
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Cat Trust Score
80
JBL’s Go 3 speaker delivers solid wireless audio performance in… read more
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Cat Trust Score
80
While it doesn’t entirely avoid the weaknesses of small, cheap… read more

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Product Snapshot

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Overview_

The JBL Go 3 is a compact, entry-level speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker is available in three different colors, and thanks to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, it is an excellent pick for use outdoors. Weighing only 0.4 pounds, the Go 3 is one of the best speakers to consider in terms of portability, and its battery lasts up to five hours on a single charge. It also has a power-saving feature to conserve battery life when not in use, and with a Bluetooth latency of 109ms and 65ms on both Android and iOS devices, it works well for music and watching videos since there won’t be any lag. With a range of up to 226ft, its Bluetooth connectivity is also at par with some of the highest-rated Bluetooth speakers, and owners won’t need to keep it near the music source for music to continue playing.

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

Compact and lightweight
Dust and water resistant
Good sound quality
Power saving feature
Long range of connectivity

Reason to Avoid

No speakerphone or voice assistant functionality
Doesn’t float on water
No WiFI connectivity

Key Specs_

	Frequency Low	10hz
	Panel Type	LCD

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Product Comparison_

	JBL Go 3 Review	Marshall Emberton Review	Acer Chromebook 514 Review	Acer SB220Q Review	Test draft for market context
True Score	72^%	79^%	NR	NR	NR
Ranking	# 40 / 152	# 13 / 152	# / 54	# 3 / 91	# /
Market Context	The JBL Go 3 is a compact, entry-level speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker is available in three different colors, and… The JBL Go 3 is a compact, entry-level speaker that was first released in early 2021. The speaker is available in three different colors, and thanks to its IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating, it is an excellent pick for use outdoors. Weighing only 0.4 pounds, the Go 3 is one of the best speakers to consider in terms of portability, and its battery lasts up to five hours on a single charge. It also has a power-saving feature to conserve battery life when not in use, and with a Bluetooth latency of 109ms and 65ms on both Android and iOS devices, it works well for music and watching videos since there won’t be any lag. With a range of up to 226ft, its Bluetooth connectivity is also at par with some of the highest-rated Bluetooth speakers, and owners won’t need to keep it near the music source for music to continue playing.	The JBL GO 3 and the JBL Clip 4 are both aimed at customers who value portability because of their compact sizes. However, the GO… The JBL GO 3 and the JBL Clip 4 are both aimed at customers who value portability because of their compact sizes. However, the GO 3 sounds better than the Clip 4 at max volume, despite the Clip 4 having deeper bass levels. The Clip 4 also has a slightly longer battery life of 5.5 hours than the Go 3, which lasts 30 minutes less. Take a look at our JBL Clip 4 review to see what else it’s got in store.	The JBL Go 3 is more portable than the JBL Flip 5, but the Flip 5 has a longer-lasting 8.2-hour battery compared to the JBL… The JBL Go 3 is more portable than the JBL Flip 5, but the Flip 5 has a longer-lasting 8.2-hour battery compared to the JBL Go 3, which only lasts 5 hours. The Flip 5 also has a companion app, while the JBL Go 3 does not.	The JBL GO 3 is slightly smaller than the Sony SRS-XB13, making it more portable. However, the XB13 has a speakerphone and voice assistant functionality… The JBL GO 3 is slightly smaller than the Sony SRS-XB13, making it more portable. However, the XB13 has a speakerphone and voice assistant functionality that is missing on the JBL GO 3 and a much longer 11.5-hour battery life compared to the GO 3, which only lasts 5 hours.	Testing to see if Read Full Review is hidden
Frequency Low	10hz	–	10hz	10hz	–
Panel Type	LCD	OLED	LCD	LCD	LCD
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Updated Nov 30, 2023 3:50 PM

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

76

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

NR

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

72^%

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown_

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

F
Trust Score
F
Cat Trust Score
54
The JBL GO 3 is middling for music. It’s designed to help you bring your… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
80
JBL’s Go 3 speaker delivers solid wireless audio performance in a waterproof, easily portable design… read more
?
Trust Score
?
Cat Trust Score
80
While it doesn’t entirely avoid the weaknesses of small, cheap Bluetooth speakers, the JBL Go… read more