Soundcore Select 4 Go Bluetooth Shower Speaker by

Can confirm: surpasses JBL Go 4. Very good little speakers.
I got two of both to compare in stereo mode. These are keepers, and the JBL’s are being returned.Not only are the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go speakers a much better value (2 for a little under $50, versus 2 for $90+), but the Bluetooth connection when two speakers are paired is way more stable/doesn’t cut out at all, the battery life is 2.5x longer, the EQ control (in the app) is more comprehensive & effective, the stock sound has more clarity, and stereo mode actually sounds like true stereo mode (not just two speakers playing the same thing).They are indeed very similar, but the EQ capabilities & lower price give these ones the edge needed to surpass the others. The only things I’d say the JBL Go 4 has over the Soundcore 4 Go (lol) is a boomier bass (which could be a bad thing, as it makes them prone to vibrating) and a seemingly more durable build, including a USB-C port that doesn’t need to be covered to keep it safe from water. If that & branding to you are more important than sound quality, stable connectivity, and fifty bucks, the choice is yours.For me personally, those things are less important than sound quality especially, which is where the Soundcore has them beat. Out of the box, they sound clear & present without being sharp in the treble or too thumpy in the bass. You’re likely aware that you won’t get great bass out of any speaker this size, but it’s there, and it doesn’t cause the units to vibrate or bounce off the surface they’re placed on, which I prefer.For listening to music, I primarily use audiophile-grade open-back/over-ear headphones wired to a DAC/amp setup, but wanted something little to use in the shower, as a bedside white noise machine, and on the go if necessary (rare but it happens). I was originally just going to get one, but stereo sound (that can be rearranged, at that) was enticing enough for me to invest in a pair. I’m glad I found these! If you’re deciding between the two near-identical products, you *really* can’t go wrong with the Soundcore Select 4 Go, whether you get one or two.*I will be comparing these to their Motion 300 cousins to see if the apparent upgrade is worth the extra $100 (for my use case, I doubt it, but curiosity got the better of me), so I will update this review accordingly when I can.Update: I compared these to the Soundcore Motion 300 and like the Select 4 Go much better for my use case. I’m not using them for very loud music, and they handle quieter sound better, plus they are much lighter-weight and I prefer the tuning & lighter green color of them! Again, super happy with my lil Soundcore Select 4 Go units! 🙂

So when it comes to speakers and headphones I’m a sucker for trying new stuff. That usually leads to a lighter wallet and a heavier heart. Not that most of the things I’ve bought aren’t “good” as such, just that for some, they blooming well ought to be for the price paid or they lack something or other; no “wow” factor in either quality or value.This is one of those all too rare occasions where I’m proper impressed.Sound quality is always top of the list for me; nothing else matters if you can’t stand listening to the speakers and for small, lightweight speakers these are remarkably good. Worth noting that I’m using two units to deliver stereo. More or that later.Ease of use comes next and if things don’t pair easily I simply can’t be bothered with them. No problems here and unusually the stereo profile as mentioned earlier is retained between use. Fantastic!20 hours of battery life are claimed and to be honest I have no clue if that’s accurate but what I do know it’s more than enough for me and probably most others.Form factor is nice enough with a combination of textile a rubber.The last thing to talk about and perhaps the most significant part is the value for money these offer. I don’t profess to understand soundcore’s product strategy but in my experience with numerous of their products what you pay and the experience you get is not a linear relationship! I have paid top money for some of their kit and come away wishing I hadn’t bothered but on some notable occasions I’ve been blown away by how good something is in relation to what I spent. This is one such occasion……

This paired immediately, and I was listening to music in seconds. It has good sound, too. Some distortion at very high volumes. I think this also depends on the quality of the recording. I love it that these are durable and water and dust proof. It’s great I can take this camping and to the beach and the garden without worry. it’s easy to carry, or hook onto your backpack or in your car because of the hand little loop strap built into the top. I like it so much, I have ordered another one so I can have stereo, and a third one for my husband to use in his shop. I would like to be able to adjust the equalizer but it’s automatic, with only on and off. It sounds good when it’s on, though. The controls are very simple, and easy to adjust. I think these are a great deal, especially at these Black Friday prices!

Mi primer bocina de la marca. Actualmente poseo de diferentes marcas, desde JBL hasta KIWO. Por su diseño, tamaño y prestaciones, supongo que es la competidora de la serie JBL GO, incluida su modelo más reciente, GO 4. Simplemente señalar que la supera ampliamente en volumen, batería y, gustos aparte, en sonido. Si bien es importante la fuente, la he probado con tres diferentes dispositivos y su sonido es asombroso. Por menos de $500 pesos, es prácticamente un regalo una bocina de tal calidad. Sin embargo, tiene sus detalles. No luce tan fina como en las imágenes. La tela que la cubre brilla un poco, como si fuera de mecate de plástico. Y su color es más gris que negro (la pedí en color negro). Las patitas que tiene en su parte posterior no me agradan del todo. Son algo grandes. Es más gruesa que sus similares de otras marcas y en realidad no se siente tan pesada. Dejando de lado estos puntos, la recomiendo ampliamente. Si quieres sorprender a alguien importante para ti con algo de calidad, este es el regalo perfecto!