JBL GO+ / Plus

Very portable ; Decent sound quality ; Strong water and dust protection ; Multi-point connectivity

Not great for sub-bass ; Lacks features found on similarly priced rivals

The JBL Go 4 is a decent portable Bluetooth speaker for those on a budget. Small enough to take traveling, it still packs enough performance to soundtrack small gatherings while bringing useful features like IP67 water and dust protection, and...

Cohesive and engaging sound ; Solid feature set ; Adorably rugged, ultra-portable design

Small size means an inevitable sonic limitation ; 7-hour battery life may still be too limited for some ; Poor sound synchronisation of Auracast in stereo mode

The Go 4 fulfils its brief excellently, serving up a forward, cohesive sound in an affordable, impressively rugged little package

IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating ; Humble price-tag ; Light and compact

Sound quality won’t blow you away ; Hanging loop is small and fixed ; Doesn’t deliver on the “punchier bass” claim

Bottom line: if you’re looking for a conveniently sized and reliably designed speaker on a budget, you won’t be disappointed with the JBL Go 4. Thanks to its IP67 rating and intuitive app offering adjustable EQ and Auracast connectivity, you won’t feel...