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JBL Go Essential vs Streetz Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

What Go Essential does better (2) and where Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL Go Essential
JBL · 2021Go Essential
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $30
vs
Streetz Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
6.4Score
4 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
3.0Battery4.7
4.0Build & features8.1

Why is Go Essential better than Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker?

  1. Weight177 g vs 380 g2.1×
  2. Charging time2.5 h vs 3 h+20%

Why is Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker better than Go Essential?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 12 h2.4×
  2. Output power3 W vs 10 W3.3×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  4. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power3 W10 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h12 h
Battery capacity—2,200 mAh
Charging time2.5 h3 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight177 g380 g
Width86 mm—
Height71 mm—
Depth32 mm—
Protection rating—IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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