JBL Go 4 Purple
Score: 74/100
Tribit XSound Go Red
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Tribit XSound Go (Red) delivers solid sound and long battery life in a compact, waterproof package, but its bass is weak and it suffers from distortion at high volumes and a long charging time.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
7 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
850 mAh | 4,000 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 hoursbest | 5 hours |
— | 30 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 190 gbest | 390 g |
4.2 watts | 16 wattsbest | |
45 mmbest | 40 mm | |
90 Hzbest | 85 Hz |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio Performance(3) | ||
Output Power (watts) | 4.2 watts | 16 watts |
Driver Size (mm) | 45 mm | 40 mm |
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 90 Hz | 85 Hz |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Auxiliary Input (3.5 mm) | false | true |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7 hours | 24 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 850 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charging Time (hours) | 3 hours | 5 hours |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 190 g | 390 g |
IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers consistently praise the XSound Go for delivering big-room sound, solid battery life and a robust waterproof build at a budget price, while criticizing limited bass depth, occasional distortion at max volume, and a sub-par speakerphone.
Everyday users love the speaker's long playtime, waterproof durability and surprisingly clear audio for its size, but complain about weak bass, poor speakerphone, long charging times, and lack of floating capability.
“Ultra-portable size and lightweight (0.19 kg)”
“Enhanced bass and overall sound quality for its tiny footprint”
“Complaints focus on the lack of a wired input and occasional connectivity glitches”
