JBL Go 4
Score: 75/100
Tribit XSound Go Red
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Tribit XSound Go (Red) offers 16 W of sound, a 24-hour battery, and app-controlled EQ for customizable audio. However, its bass depth is modest and real-world battery performance can be lower than the advertised claim. Ideal for users wanting a waterproof speaker with customizable sound on a budget.
The JBL Go 4 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker offering up to 7 hours of playback and IP67 water-dust protection in a palm-sized chassis. Its modest volume and durability of control buttons limit its use in larger gatherings. Ideal for travelers and beach-goers seeking a lightweight, waterproof speaker with quick pairing.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 hours | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 190 gbest | 389.9 g |
4.2 W | 16 Wbest | |
850 mAhbest | — | |
45 mmbest | 40 mm | |
— | 30 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 minutesbest | — |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 7 hours | 24 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 850 mAh | 4000-4400 mAh |
Charging Time (minutes) | 180 minutes | 4-5 minutes |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 190 g | 389.9 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 43.2×76.2×94.0 mm mm | 58.4×170.2×55.9 mm mm |
IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
Audio(2) | ||
Output Power (W) | 4.2 W | 16 W |
Driver Size (mm) | 45 mm | 40 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Go 4 for its tiny footprint, surprisingly robust sound, and dependable waterproof build, highlighting its convenience for travel, beach trips, and day-out activities. The most common criticisms focus on its modest volume in larger environments and the durability of the rubber control buttons over time.
Everyday users praise the Go 4 for its tiny footprint, surprisingly robust sound, and dependable waterproof build, highlighting its convenience for travel, beach trips, and day-out activities. The most common criticisms focus on its modest volume in larger environments and the durability of the rubber control buttons over time.
Professional reviewers consider the Tribit XSound Go a standout value proposition, praising its balanced audio, powerful 16 W output, long battery life, and robust IPX7 waterproofing. They commend the DSP-driven XBass and app-based EQ for delivering customizable sound without distortion, while noting the limited bass depth, optimistic battery claims, and lack of dust protection as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently highlight the speaker's deep-bass perception, impressive battery endurance, and waterproof durability, often rating it near perfect. Common complaints revolve around the bass not being as deep as larger units, battery life falling short of the 24-hour claim under heavy use, and occasional reverb on bass-heavy tracks without EQ tweaks.
“10/10 extremely successful little speaker”
