Bose SoundLink Micro
Score: 77/100
JBL Go 3 Black
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Bose SoundLink Micro is a pocket-sized, IP67-rated speaker that offers surprisingly powerful sound and a built-in microphone, making it great for outdoor adventures. Its short battery life, Micro-USB charging and lack of aux input limit its convenience for longer sessions.
The JBL Go 3 is an ultra-compact, lightweight speaker with IP67 durability and a modest 5-hour battery life. While its portability and eco-friendly build are strong points, the sound lacks deep bass and the playback time is limited for louder listening.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 hoursbest | — |
9 metersbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 340 g | 209 gbest |
— | 4.2 wattsbest | |
— | 40 mmbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1 metersbest |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 5 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 340 g | 209 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Micro for its impressive full-bodied audio, robust IP67 construction and useful multi-speaker modes, while noting the high price, modest battery life and legacy Micro-USB charger as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the durability, sound quality relative to size and handy silicone strap, but frequently mention the lack of an aux input, short battery life and outdated charging port.
“very fantastic”
“Sounds amazing for how small it is”
“Love the strap - I clip it to my backpack all the time”
