JBL
JBL GO 4
A entry-level pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 7 hours up front.
48/100
7 hoursIP67Portable
£29.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Auracast / multi-stream
- USB-C charging
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the JBL GO 4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Stereo pairingYes
Auracast / multi-streamYes
Battery
Battery life7 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP67
DustproofYes
Form factorPortable
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowJBL GO 4 vs Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20
JBL GO 4Beolit 20
| JBLJBL GO 4This page | Bang & OlufsenBeolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48 /100 | 49 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 7 hours | 8 hoursBetter |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
Who it's for
Is the JBL GO 4 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the JBL GO 4 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 48/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the JBL GO 4?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20?
The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 scores 49/100 versus this one at 48/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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