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JBL GO 3 ECO vs JBL Go Essential

What GO 3 ECO does better (3) and where Go Essential wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL GO 3 ECO
JBL · 2023GO 3 ECO
3 advantages≈ $30
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JBL Go Essential
JBL · 2021Go Essential
3.8Score
0 advantages≈ $30
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Why is GO 3 ECO better than Go Essential?

  1. Output power4 W vs 3 W+40%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 4.2+21%

Why is Go Essential better than GO 3 ECO?

Go Essential has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
Output power4 W3 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Lowest frequency110 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.14.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Weight—177 g
Width—86 mm
Height—71 mm
Depth—32 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
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