Cohesive and engaging sound ; Solid feature set ; Adorably rugged, ultra-portable design

Small size means an inevitable sonic limitation ; 7-hour battery life may still be too limited for some ; Poor sound synchronisation of Auracast in stereo mode

The Go 4 fulfils its brief excellently, serving up a forward, cohesive sound in an affordable, impressively rugged little package

IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ; Humble price-tag ; Light and compact

Sound quality won’t blow you away ; Hanging loop is small and fixed ; Doesn’t deliver on the “punchier bass” claim

Bottom line: if you’re looking for a conveniently sized and reliably designed speaker on a budget, you won’t be disappointed with the JBL Go 4. Thanks to its IP67 rating and intuitive app offering adjustable EQ and Auracast connectivity, you won’t feel...

IP67 Companion app w/EQ options Lightweight Price Loop attachment

No custom EQ while using Auracast "Playtime Boost" drastically decreases sound quality

For less than $50, the JBL Go 4 is a fun, ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker for on-the-go use. Companion app support alone makes this fresh design a worthy successor to the Go 3, not to mention its upgraded durability with extra silicon protection.

Very portable Decent sound quality Strong water and dust protection Multi-point connectivity

Not great for sub-bass Lacks features found on similarly priced rivals

It’s hard to look too disfavorably on the JBL Go 4 given its price. There are a couple of areas where its rivals may give you pause for thought — both the Anker Soundcore 3 and Tribit Stormbox Micro offer better battery life, while the Soundcore 3...