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JBL Go 4
7 h, Rechargeable battery operatedUsed offer
Condition | As good as new |
Warranty | current product warranty until 1/19/2027 |
Product details
Take JBL Pro Sound with you everywhere. The colorful JBL Go 4 Bluetooth speaker is just the size of a palm and delivers clear, loud JBL Pro Sound with rich, powerful bass. Thanks to the newly designed integrated loop, you can take it anywhere, and you can easily choose from various color options that best match your mood. Additionally, it is water and dust resistant, so you can take it outdoors at any time. With a playback time of up to 7 hours, the fun is guaranteed to last during a day trip or a cozy evening under the starry sky. Connect two Go 4 speakers for stereo sound or link multiple JBL Auracast speakers for even more sound. Turn up the volume and let the music move you.
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm In (1x) |
Item number | 38626618 |
Manufacturer | JBL |
Category | Bluetooth speakers |
Manufacturer no. | JBLGO4SQUAD |
Release date | 14.5.2024 |
Colour | Multicoloured |
Exact colour description | Camouflage |
Material | Recycled used plastic and covering material for the speaker cover |
Audio channel | Mono |
Nominal power | 4.20 W |
Frequency range | 90 - 20000 Hz |
Max. noise level | 85 dB |
Equipment + Functions | Dustproof, Splashproof |
Number of speakers | 1 x |
Durability | Dustproof, Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Speaker principle | 1-way |
Volume control | Keys |
Application range | Consumer / Hi-Fi |
Playback source | Bluetooth |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
USB ports | USB-C |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm In (1x) |
Radio reception | FM |
Radio station memory | 1 x |
Power consumption | 4.20 W |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 7 h |
Capacity | 850 mAh |
Charging time | 3 h |
Number of batteries | 1 |
Battery size | Device specific |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1x JBL Go 4, 1x short instructions, 1x type C cable |
Length | 4.22 cm |
Width | 9.43 cm |
Height | 7.57 cm |
Weight | 190 g |
Length | 13 cm |
Width | 10.70 cm |
Height | 6.10 cm |
Weight | 308 g |
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Reviews & Ratings
Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.soundcore0.4 %
- 3.Beats0.6 %
- 4.JBL0.7 %
- 5.Fresh'N Rebel0.9 %
- 5.Marshall0.9 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 8.Muse2 days
- 11.UE4 days
- 12.Teufel5 days
- 13.JBL7 days
- 14.Bose8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 4.Hama1.6 %
- 5.Lexon1.7 %
- 6.JBL1.9 %
- 7.Marshall2.1 %
- 8.Yamaha2.3 %
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- Ultra-portable and lightweight
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- Elegant design
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- Battery endurance
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- Ultra-portable and lightweight
- Auracast function
- Elegant design
- The sound leaves something to be desired
- Battery endurance
- Missing hands-free function
The JBL Go 4 is one of the smallest Bluetooth speakers on the market, packed with functions and very robust. The sound is what you'd expect: flat and bland, but given the dimensions, it's still fine for those who want to listen at a lower volume. If you can spend a little more, you should opt for the Clip 5. It's slightly larger, but offers a much better sound.
If you are looking for a good-sounding Bluetooth speaker in a pocket-sized format, the JBL Go 4 is a guaranteed find. The small speaker has an appealing design, is extremely robust (and waterproof) and sounds well above its size - but you shouldn't expect miracles. Larger speakers sound far better...