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JBL GO 3 vs Soundcore Select 2

What GO 3 does better (0) and where Select 2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JBL GO 3
JBL · 2020GO 3
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $35
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Soundcore Select 2
Soundcore · 2021Select 2
2 advantages≈ $35
9.2Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

GO 3Select 2
87.5 × 7541.3174 × 5759
GO 3Select 2Difference
Height75 mm57 mm+18 mm
Width87.5 mm174 mm−86.5 mm
Depth41.3 mm59 mm−17.7 mm

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

Why is GO 3 better than Select 2?

GO 3 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Select 2 better than GO 3?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 20 h4×
  2. Output power4 W vs 16 W3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL GO 3JBL GO 3≈ $354.4
Sound
Output power4 W16 W
Speaker channelsMono—
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency110 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h20 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight209 g—
Width88 mm174 mm
Height75 mm57 mm
Depth41 mm59 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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