JBL's Most Portable Bluetooth Speaker Is Only $40 Right Now
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Why We Love This Deal
Certain revolutionary products become household must-haves over time, like air fryers, video doorbells, and percussion massagers. Bluetooth speakers are slightly different. Many people now have multiple speakers to suit various needs. For example, you might have one that stays in the living room and one that only lives in the garage. Some also like hyper-portable models that can attach to backpacks or gear bags, like this one from JBL that's under $50.
The JBL Go 4 is one of the most compact but punchy waterproof Bluetooth speakers around, and it's now just $40 in eight colors on Amazon. The site warns this deal is selling fast (the pink version is already unavailable), so be sure to pick up your favorite style now.
JBL Go 4, $40 (was $50) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Size: 3.7-by-1.7-by-3 inches
- Color Options: Amazon currently has eight colors of the JBL Go 4 available, including a camo “Squad” pattern.
- Ingress Protection Rating: IP67
- Battery Life: Between 7 and 9 hours, depending on settings.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth; can connect to other JBL Go 4s, as well as other JBL Auracast speakers.
- Best Use Case: Outdoor parties, tailgating events, poolside jams, and sandy beaches.
The JBL 4 Go is a super small Bluetooth speaker that produces big sound, easily fitting in a backpack or hung on something with its built-in loop. It has a surprising amount of both bass and battery life for its small build, with the latter lasting for 7 hours. There's even a special mode to increase battery life by up to a couple of hours by reducing the impact of frequencies that cost the most power to output, making it the perfect choice for listening to long sports broadcasts.
While many people will be happy with a single JBL Go 4, if you’re hosting a larger house party, the ability to sync up multiple JBL Auracast devices (including other JBL Go 4s) is a nice touch. Also note that the JBL Go 4 has an IP67 rating, which is the absolute highest dust protection rating a device can get and one of the highest for water protection. In other words, it’s perfect for plopping next to the pool, tossing in the sand, and taking it with you on those days where it might suddenly start raining.
The JBL Go 4 connects to audio sources using Bluetooth and charges via USB-C.
What Shoppers Are Saying
There are an abundance of great things to say about this speaker, and the 7,500-plus Amazon shoppers who gave it a five-star rating would agree. Nearly everyone is shocked by just how punchy the beats can get out of this little guy. One user said they were “really surprised” and that “for such a small size, it gets pretty loud with nice bass.”
Other users discussed where they took the speaker. From kayaking trips to the shower, most are utilizing the waterproofing that the JBL Go 4 offers at least some of the time. One also noted that “the Bluetooth connection is super stable—I can walk across the room without any dropouts.” This means you don’t have to worry about keeping your phone directly next to it while you use it.
The JBL Go 4 is just $40 right now and is bound to be a ton of fun. We haven’t seen this price since June, and we don’t know how long it will last.