Bose SoundLink Micro
Score: 77/100
JBL Go 3 Pink
Score: 63/100Rankings
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-portable, IP67-rated speaker with 5 h playback, solid sound for its size, and USB-C charging, but it lacks a mic, stereo pairing and longer battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hoursbest | 5 hours | |
— | 750 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.5 hours | 2.5 hoursbest |
9 meters | 10 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 340 g | 209 gbest |
— | 4.2 wattsbest | |
— | 40 mmbest | |
— | 110 Hzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(3) | ||
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 9 meters | 10 meters |
USB‑C Port | false | true |
Built‑in Microphone | true | false |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 5 hours |
Charging Time (hours) | 3.5 hours | 2.5 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relative to size and handy silicone strap, but frequently mention the lack of an aux input, short battery life and outdated charging port.
Professional reviewers commend the Go 3's rugged IP67 construction and surprisingly good audio, while noting its dated feature set and modest battery.
Everyday users love its durability and sound, but are frustrated by the short battery, lack of mic and inability to create a stereo pair.
“very fantastic”
“Sounds amazing for how small it is”
“Love the strap - I clip it to my backpack all the time”
