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Alternatives to JBL Go Essential

10 Bluetooth speakers at a similar price that compete with the Go Essential — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Go Essential

Soundcore Mini 3
1
Soundcore · 2021Mini 3
9% cheaper ≈ $30
  • Battery life 15 h vs 5 h
  • Output power 6 W vs 3 W
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
JBL GO 3
2
JBL · 2020GO 3
4.4
Same price ≈ $35
  • Output power 4 W vs 3 W
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Bluetooth version 5.1 vs 4.2
  • Weight 209 g vs 177 g
Sony SRS-XB100
6
Sony · 2023SRS-XB100
Same price ≈ $30
  • Battery life 16 h vs 5 h
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
  • Bluetooth version 5.3 vs 4.2
  • Weight 274 g vs 177 g
Soundcore Select 2
10
Soundcore · 2021Select 2
Same price ≈ $35
  • Battery life 20 h vs 5 h
  • Output power 16 W vs 3 W
  • Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
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