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Anker SoundCore 2 vs JBL Go 4

What SoundCore 2 does better (3) and where Go 4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Anker SoundCore 2
Anker · 2024SoundCore 2
3 advantages≈ $35
vs
JBL Go 4
JBL · 2024Go 4
4.5Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
6.7Build & features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

SoundCore 2Go 4
168 × 564787.5 × 7541.3
SoundCore 2Go 4Difference
Height56 mm75 mm−19 mm
Width168 mm87.5 mm+80.5 mm
Depth47 mm41.3 mm+5.7 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is SoundCore 2 better than Go 4?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 7 h3.4×
  2. Output power12 W vs 4 W2.9×
  3. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 90 Hz+29%

Why is Go 4 better than SoundCore 2?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Go 4JBL Go 4≈ $404.5
Sound
Output power12 W4 W
Speaker channels—1.0
Channel count—1
Lowest frequency70 Hz90 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h7 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight—209 g
Width168 mm88 mm
Height56 mm75 mm
Depth47 mm41 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursBlack, BIue, Sky Blue, Beige, Mocha Brown, Pink, Burgundy Red—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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