Pocket-sized IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker in bold colors for casual listening
JBL Go 3: The smallest JBL waterproof speaker for casual everyday use
The JBL Go 3 at $40 is the entry point to the JBL waterproof speaker lineup. IP67 fully waterproof and dustproof, USB-C charging, and JBL's audio tuning in the smallest, lightest form factor available. It's the right choice when you specifically want the smallest possible option with real IP67 protection at the lowest JBL price.
What works
IP67 waterproofing is the same rating as the more expensive Clip 4 — fully submersible and dustproof. For shower use, poolside, beach, and rainy outdoor settings, the Go 3 handles everything you'd reasonably expect from a waterproof speaker without any special handling.
The size is genuinely pocketable. The Go 3 fits in a pants pocket, a small purse, or a gym bag side pocket without occupying meaningful space. For commuters and travelers who want music on the go, the compact form factor has real practical value.
USB-C charging is a convenience detail at this price point — standardized charging means fewer cables to carry.
Bright color options (red, teal, orange, blue, gray) make the Go 3 the most visually expressive speaker in this comparison.
What doesn't
5-hour battery is below the competition. The JBL Clip 4 lasts 10 hours; the Sony SRS-XB100 lasts 16 hours. Daily charging is the Go 3's reality for regular users.
No speakerphone microphone means you can't take calls through the speaker — you'd need to hold your phone for calls.
Who should buy this
The casual listener who wants a JBL waterproof speaker at the lowest price, doesn't care about the carabiner clip or longer battery life, and primarily uses it for shower or travel background music.
Who should look elsewhere
Battery life: Sony SRS-XB100 ($60) at 16 hours. Carabiner clip: JBL Clip 4 ($60). More volume: Tribit StormBox Micro 2 ($50) or UE Wonderboom 3 ($100). Calls: DBPOWER ($25) has a microphone.