JBL Clip 4 vs JBL Go 3: Battle Of The Mini Bluetooth Speakers

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In this video, we compare two portable speakers in the under £50 bracket - the JBL Clip 4 & the JBL Go 3 to help you decide which one to go for to take your music on all your adventures.
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00:00 Intro
01:22 Speaker Design
03:41 Sound Comparison & Test
06:00 Battery Life
06:32 Waterproof test & durability
06:53 Verdict?
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In this video, we compare two portable speakers in the under £50 bracket - the JBL Clip 4 & the JBL Go 3 to help you decide which one to go for to take your music on all your adventures.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
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✅ Expert help & advice

[@judahjaquith6854]

I have the go 3 and honestly... You could absolutely fill a large room with it if there isn't tons of noise. It gets mind bogglingly loud and sounds great. I have the JBL charge 5 as well but I find myself using the go 3 whenever I'm not at home because it's just so portable and doesn't sacrifice in volume or quality much at all

[@zhordzrecords167]

most accurate sound test i ever found in youtube, audio equipment used properly! Nice.

[@122442]

Really great review very informative and concise

[@katoibrah]

I wanted to buy one of the two now you've given better reasons to order for the JBL Clip 4. Thank you for the video

[@alastairmackay4589]

Excellent review. Off now to check your website!

[@samuelkelly2197]

U.K. I have subscribed to your channel and been waiting for Black Friday to grab either the Flip 5 or Chamber 5. As a Pensioner with no income but not compromising on good and quality listening, I can’t wait for your Pre Black Friday deals. Just let me know you will keep me posted. I love your presentation. Straight to the point with good details. Keep the good job up. Cheers

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks very much for your comment, much appreciated. We will be doing a Black Friday video this year covering all the deals so stay tuned for that!

[@bananvital]

Great review. I have no questions left having watched it 🙏

[@uggZymoroon]

I work in a loud and dusty enviroment, and the clip will just be so damn handy for just passing the time while working better. Grab it, put it on my belt, play something. Just hope it will be loud enough for the inside of a gas forklift, I know my phone struggles.

[@fossgore]

Couldn't decide but i got the go3. The standing factor sold it for me and i got it on sale.

[@user-ed7qz7tt2p]

nice review! thanks

[@benjaminbeltran1536]

Thanks to your review. Got my JBL Clip 4 the other day. 😊

[@iliya_krs]

Go 3 is best small speaker great sound,great bass and 🔋 3-4 days without charging!!! I have the army collor, I love in it 💜

[@kasoundlyrics.6588]

Nice review man..... But... You seems familiar to me. Are you also the one on the Crutchfield?

[@Davinia77]

I just purchase both 😂 I wanted both! I ❤️ the clip version to hang on my bag when I’m at the pool.

[@ahmadjamalmughal47]

which one do you like more i cant buy both right now 😂

[@user-bv1mu4ul2s]

좋은 참고가 되었어요 감사해요!

[@Soonlai2299]

Thanks for video😊

[@MxEdits101]

i like the go3 more the sound is sooo much crisper

[@shalomintellect7793]

I love the comments.😂 I’m getting one today but still not sure which one. I will do my comparisons at the store, I will return here later to give my INs and OUTs. Thanks for the review big man.💯

[@smarthomesounds]

Thanks for the comment. We look forward to see what you think 🚀

[@shalomintellect7793]

I got clip 4 and I love it, superb sound for the size/price. Jbl is doing the most. Shout out to you for this review, it definitely helped me.💯✅🚀

[@elipuebla2537]

I purchased this 2 months ago and I really have to say that JBL Go 3 is a winner. The engineers at JBL are amongst the best in the audio world. As an avid JBL user on the Pro level with their reference monitors as far as I can remember going back to the JBL Control micros to the present models they are amongst the best I've ever heard And these little speakers are incredible in terms of Bass response ,clarity and sound quality. Get em while you can ..

[@Gingerlion777]

For budget audio i have to agree with you. The small speakers have incredible sound for how small they are. Other than that.. they are definitely not even in the top 20 audio companies.. as a guy who works with sound every single day, i could give you a thousand reasons why they are not the best.. but to keep it short.. very bad soundstage.. cheap drivers.. incredibly bad headphones.. all that is oke if you talk about a 35 bucks or even a 70 80 bucks speaker.. and quite impressive for the 35 bucks speaker! But the rest of their products is absolutely not worth your money! And can’t even hold hands with Sony Bose Herman etc etc etc.

[@elipuebla2537]

@@Gingerlion777 Perhaps on a consumer level ,but I stand by their pro audio studio monitors for mixing. Though everyone has a right to their opinion and sound quality in audio products at times is highly subjective.

[@Gingerlion777]

@@elipuebla2537 absolutely! Sound is different for everyone! That makes it a exiting subject

[@kcgericke]

@@Gingerlion777 They are actually owned by Harman or like you pronounce it.. Herman....

[@kcgericke]

@@Gingerlion777 I have a beach buggy and I dont want to install a normal car radio, so for just sitting in the buggy or driving around slowly on beach road, will the GO3 be sufficient ?

[@jonathan_420]

I got my Go 3 for €28 on discount, great deal, love it

[@jordidiaz504]

I wish the clip had the same shape as the go

[@DonkDoctazz]

Hi bit of a random one here. If I strapped the clip to the handlebars of my Jet ski out at sea would I be able to hear the music clearly enough whilst riding? Thanks 😆

[@kcgericke]

I have a beach buggy and I dont want to install a normal car radio, so for just sitting in the buggy or driving around slowly on beach road, will the GO3 be sufficient ?

[@scottzvidzo5564]

The Clip 4 has better bass but I know everybody here just prefers the Go 3 , so I'm not alone 😂

[@williambernardbrown]

I have both. And the go 3 is louder to me, but with less base.

[@mohamedifas1316]

I'm here I'm using JBL Clip4

[@jonathan_420]

It just looks cleaner, the clip is kind of an odd shape

[@fredvoid5976]

​@@jonathan_420cuz its probably meant to be clipped

[@darthcaro]

i prefer the clip 4!

[@MasterKoala777]

I wish the Clip 4 could stand on its own. Would have preferred it due to battery life. But my use case requires the speaker to stand most of the time, and only occasionally clipped somewhere. So it's the Go 3 for me.

[@snowyotter8778]

you can buy a case so that the clip 4 can stand up its on amazon

[@FreeAimDog]

what case?

[@ContPanda]

​@@snowyotter8778it's definitely that one cute case, it's very cute case, it comes with multiple colors

[@sametkale1019]

03:15 Yes, they peel off over time. (experience with Go 3)

[@pasanpitigala5396]

i dont seem to find the orange jbl go 3 anywhere

[@elmundodelatecnologiapau3157]

I have the JBL Go 3, it's very good

[@1Himiko7Toga]

The go 3 is so good and thank god JBL had the brains to put the charger port on top with the lop just so you can let it charge while its being used cuz no body wants to put their speaker in a bad position like listening to music

[@kapildevunath3162]

just bought a JBL GO 3, kapil - South Africa

[@EvanLovell]

My charge 5 grips peeled off after a couple weeks but I travel everywhere

[@jonizefox]

Have the Go3, impressive for the size, used at home, well balanced sound, full and not boxy, better than may old Uboom2 (really too bassy). Notice that the Go3 can be used when charging.

[@user-ec4jt4wl8y]

one advise! when you make a sound test in a room it is not possible to hear the difference for us who watch the video. make a sound test outdoors put those speakers away in a distance of 20 steps or so and let us hear which is louder or what it sounds like!! have a good day!!!

[@crvptrvp]

Honestly I feel like the Go has the better design and sound

[@melisentiapheiffer3034]

Yep, it does. I know someone who had both. They said the JBL GO 3 sounds better by far, even though the JBL Clip 4 is a little bit louder.

[@catmcnugget677]

The go 3 has a more defined top end, and the clip 4’s bass drowns it out so the go 3 is my pick

[@elmundodelatecnologiapau3157]

the JBL Go 3 is cool

[@allmightygreat1892]

Got go 3 for job. Perfect in top pocket. Supervisor never sees it and can be played quietly or loud enough for workers within 10 feet in loud environment.

[@arnoldvillar9777]

Hope I have one

[@GroggyGuava]

Ive had the go 3 for like a year now and those rubber line feet are pretty much guaranteed to fall off at some point, gluing them back on doesn't seem to work. Only downside, other than that it's extremely durable and a lovely speaker.

[@universityofcuckology6545]

Glue strips of skateboard grip tape on it

[@schandy655]

Clip 4 has the same rubber “feet”

[@randomvideos.6981]

yeah. mine did that just recently. But I usually don't use them so I'm not really bothered

[@serktv6231]

Not even superglue or gorilla glue???

[@FreeAimDog]

very very hard to tell which one i would get, both are almost the same unless you want one that stands up, id say probably the clip 4? i dont know.

[@hotwheelshuntinguk]

Design wise, the Go 3 is the nicest in the JBL lineup in my opinion.

[@tristansteele5054]

I bought the go 3 because I think it looks better and I need it for a snowboarding speaker it’s water proof and it’s small I also got it 30% off on black friday

[@mr.mystery-X]

I use a three aux connection cable to a port input and have Flip 4 attached to the screen that looks at the back of the monitor, have a Go 1 on the holder of the monitor that looks up and a Go 3 that is on the table and directly looks at me. sounds good.

[@mr.mystery-X]

I use all three of them with a charger that has exactly 3 outputs so that they never run out of charge. The speakers have more power with a power cable and sound much better.

[@mr.mystery-X]

I leave KZbin sound volume at maximum. exactly the same with the speakers. I only leave system sound at 10-20-30 but not more and use the realtek uqualizer.

[@TheVagos25]

but which is playing louder ?? maybe a desibel test ??

[@nrvtv2089]

There's more problem like crackling sound on clip 4 so i choose go3.. btw i do have both

[@JamesHaitch]

Good review but .... There's a special place in hell for people that hike or walk with Bluetooth speakers.

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

Same for cripples.

[@BuggatiWeryon]

true it gets annoying.. unless when you pass people you reduce volume.. when you, are alone you can put it as loud as you want

[@iliya_krs]

There's a special place in hospital for mental sickness people!!! Go check your self bro, about the speakers I have Go 3 and it's sound 👌 always on max volume outside or inside IDGAF

[@Edgeflims]

Walk in the streets yes but hike not really

[@moochiemancityfours-6900]

Not a big deal unless what your listening to is trash to the ears

[@613sRandumb]

I'm really surprised no one is seeing the biggest con on the clip 4. The power button is on the side and it constantly turns on and off when in a backpack or pocket or luggage. It would have been ideal to have it above beside the clip so it can prevent from turning on/off 🤷‍♂️

[@CallmeCozyy]

Does this happen often when you have your clip 4 in your bag?

[@nh8383]

Was going to get a Marshall wilen or Bose micro but the go just does the job at less than half the price.

[@testlan7765]

Go3 I vote

[@astrov1995]

Thing is, jbl clip 3 has an aux port, a grippier bottom, and the whole carabiner is metal

[@naomijohns4334]

I’m looking for something that’s louder than my voice when I sing along in the car with it. Would either of these work for that?

[@selimpride3000]

My clip 3 broke but only the micro usb port inside. Now im not sure if a buy any jbl or similar again

[@shredman59]

Clip 4 not being able to stand up on its own is a major drawback

[@4k_ace]

The clip 4 is meant for hikes and stuff im pretty sure

[@Gabriel_Aybar]

The clip 4 throws bass from the bottom so if you place it horizontally the bass will just like flow from there while it plays the music from the too Edit: top*

[@anthonyvaughn8960]

You can buy a stand that will stand it up for like $15

[@grizzlylongboarding7235]

The go 3 shoots audio straight at you while the clip 4 had audio coming out of the sides and top so if i set it down i can still here it its designed for that

[@richarde1355]

I’m totall my with you. 80+% of the time I will have a speaker setting on something; the clip aspect of the Clip is not a feature I would use very often. I am going with the…wait for it…GO 3 because the speaker is a better fit for most of my use(s). I can always buy a $2 carabiner for it if I need to really want or need to clip it to something. I saw another review where reviewer measured the battery life of the GO 3 at 10+ hours and the Clip 4 at nearly 20, at 60-70% volume. Good enough for me! JBL is really killing it in the portable Bluetooth speaker offerings.

I have the jbl Go 3 and the battery last for more than 10 hours

[@chrismannesteban2196]

Do you try to play it nonstop until the battery drain? If yes , how many hours?

[@thecastiel69]

How JBL Go 3 is in compare to Sony XB13?

[@luiscarlosbelloni]

Afinal qual das duas tem o som mais alto e mais grave irmão?? Obrigado

[@nongkhun20]

Clip4

[@flyingaway4266]

I purchased clip 4 and it was amazing but the frame was broken after two months only 😢

[@user-fz7nv3oh5e]

Which one is the best

[@curtisrich7372]

I do overnight stocking at a store. I have the go 3 and a coworker copied me but got the clip 4. Hers seems to overpower mine for sound quality

[@shalomintellect7793]

😂

[@curtisrich7372]

@@shalomintellect7793 but then I got the Flip 6 and now the Charge 5 lol so I have those 2 speakers blaring at work

[@rajeev_kumar]

Good video

[@smarthomesounds]

Glad you enjoyed

[@unalnamdar7076]

I'll use the speaker in my apartment, and it means I won't be using it too loud. So, wich one of them is better at lower volume ?

[@hisyamhamzah2246]

For indoors and low volume i would recommend marshall emberton.

[@dnegel9546]

Get a sound bar.

[@6moon18]

Thanks

[@joshuarayos5078]

jbl go 3 vs marshall willen request 🙌

[@Meerkoenig]

funny idea testing mono speakers with binaural system🤔

[@allmightygreat1892]

The flip 6 will fill the truck or a big room with massive clean sound for 100$. The charge 5 is over the top sound . Mount charge 5 to bike. I am heard and seen with the charge 5.

[@maddkatter7948]

I use a small speaker for work. I am usually on a construction lift.

[@90MDaily]

What the song test name ?

[@allmightygreat1892]

Here in the lower 48 the go 3 is 40$ and the clip is 70$ at walmart. The go 3 is perfect for job.

[@ipqp23]

Battery is life

[@aadhisp2287]

Can u make a video comparing JBL Clip 4 vs Echo dot? Regarding sound quality mostly...

[@haniefharun]

JBL Clip 4 for sure. Echo dot is not really built for music.

[@sahadevgiri1991]

I need jbl clip 4

[@Larkieboy72]

If only the clip 4 would stand up

[@Kilgore2k12]

Tribit stormbox micro? Micro 2 just released..

[@How2Heaven]

If they made the clip flat on the bottom it would be perfect

[@smarthomesounds]

Agreed 👍

[@isaacdadzie2814]

I have Jbl Go3 and I want to try the sound of clip 4

[@ThePeopleMC]

Do you think the clip 4 is much better?

[@WinIsKey]

I currenly have the jbl go 3, I'm using it as a home speaker and I'm looking for an upgrade. I currently have my eyes on the B&O Beosound A1 (2nd), Marshall Acton BT II and the Sonos one SL. Does anyone know which one is better? and why?

[@tomwilliams9489]

As far as I know the Sonos one. Take a look at a harman Kardon citation one, you can get a similar speaker to the Sonos on eBay new for about 60 quid because Samsung gave loads away for free with a phone last year

[@oliverstemp9132]

These or a Wonderboom?

[@sahadevgiri1991]

Where is shop Jbl clip 4 need saudi arab damam

[@RedragonKid]

Clip 4 doesn’t have a passive but it’s 5 watts go 3 has a passive but has 4.2 watts.

[@unalnamdar7076]

How passive radiator effect the sound ?

[@RedragonKid]

@@unalnamdar7076 Adds higher quality sound and High quality Bass. And louder

[@Portelli1000]

@@RedragonKid quindi meglio go 3 x il radiatore rispetto al clip 4 la differenza è meno di un watt se go 3 ha radiatore

[@24ecko]

What are you talking about? The Clip 4 does INDEED have a passive radiator. It's in the rear of the unit.

[@RedragonKid]

@@24eckoits a part of the clip.

[@1SlipperyPenguin]

I like the go 3

[@josepalacios2344]

If jbl would actually put more than 7hrs on the go 3 I'd definitely buy it.

[@calebjoe9148]

JBL clip 4 punchy and clear

[@Anggraini-lx2vm]

Saya pilih jbl go3.

[@josephkeithjulian3716]

Both..

[@omarleon7365]

I’m a douche & like to blast music out loud when I ride my bike around the city- which one sounds louder ? More so vocal wise

[@adapting344]

😂

[@jeffreyjames9695]

Is there a difference in audio quantity btw go2 and go3?

[@sociala7719]

yes go 2 has almost no bass and got worse sound quality

[@appus2919]

@@sociala7719 wdym no bass i have it lol it has good bass but jbl 3 is better quality i great but once again jbl 3 beats it

[@keerthirajshanmugam6600]

Which is better bass

[@alexfitzpatrick8341]

Clip 4

[@SpideyMitzz]

Clip 4

[@SamsungGalaxyKirby]

JBL Clip4 release is 2021

[@elPatoChannel]

el sonido de la go 3 es mejor

[@danbietul2346]

Haben go 3 baterie cam 12 oraș cam atâta tine.

[@andriyantch]

JBL Clip4 is better

[@iudodo2889]

Jbl o3 is better

[@benovirtuvesmaistas6849]

the JBL go 2 has so much bass

[@anivlears]

They sound almost the same.

[@cathynjohn]

The strips will fall off had it one week their all gone

[@prettyboy6305]

What strip

[@cathynjohn]

The rubber strips on the back

[@prettyboy6305]

Which one

[@cathynjohn]

@@prettyboy6305 the clip

[@prettyboy6305]

Oh for real on the four ?

[@user-qk5ft8eo8t]

:) clip 4

[@Me-ne6lf]

Why you say Rucksack? And Not Backpack ? 😅

[@smarthomesounds]

Because Dora the explorer says backpack 😂

[@qanonbrasil5255]

Go 3 is better because is more cheap 😅

[@johnfranklin5277]

Whats a few bucks....

[@seanwilliams5848]

Who designs a speaker that can’t stand up on its own, absolute fool whoever thought that was a smart move

[@dnationapocalypse]

.... It's meant to be Clipped onto something. I don't see how this is a problem

[@Fizytaze]

This man look`s like Andrew tate from wish

[@davidap257]

It's the start up guitar sound that is a major turn off for the little JBL speakers,I have given 2 away and will never buy JBL again.

[@woofy548]

There's really no reason for the GO to exist.