Anker Soundcore A3102
Score: 79/100
JBL Go 4 Purple
Score: 74/100Rankings
Anker Soundcore A3102 provides an impressive 24-hour battery life and IPX5 water resistance in a lightweight 380 g package, with stereo sound and BassUp enhancement. However, its 24-hour charging time and Micro-USB port limit convenience.
The JBL Go 4 (purple) is a compact, IP67-rated speaker with Bluetooth 5.3, 7 h battery life and decent sound for its size, but it lacks a wired input and has limited volume reach.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 hoursbest | 7 hours | |
4,400 mAhbest | 850 mAh | |
| ↓ lower better | 24 hours | 3 hoursbest |
20 metersbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 380 g | 190 gbest |
6 wattsbest | 4.2 watts | |
— | 45 mmbest | |
— | 90 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio Performance(1) | ||
Output Power (watts) | 6 watts | 4.2 watts |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
USB‑C Port | false | true |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 24 hours | 7 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 4400 mAh | 850 mAh |
Charging Time (hours) | 24 hours | 3 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 380 g | 190 g |
IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers position the Soundcore A3102 as a value-driven entry-to-mid-tier portable speaker, praising its clear stereo output and marathon battery life, but highlighting the slow charging speed as a downside.
Everyday users love the speaker's rich sound, long battery life, and rugged IPX5 build, but repeatedly complain about the excessively long charging time, outdated Micro-USB port and lack of aux input.
Professional reviewers praise the Go 4 for its solid construction, upgraded Bluetooth 5.3 with Auracast, and surprisingly rich sound, while noting the modest battery capacity.
Users love its durability, waterproof performance and tiny footprint, but complain about the missing aux input and occasional Bluetooth glitches.
“Battery life is impressive and reliable for camping trips.”
“Charging takes forever - 24 hours is impractical”
“Ultra-portable size and lightweight (0.19 kg)”
