Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) - Portable Outdoor Speaker with Hi-Fi Audio, Waterproof and Dustproof, USB-C, Up to 12 Hours Battery Life, Black vs JBL Go 4 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big JBL Pro Sound with Punchy bass, 7-Hour Built-in Battery, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Black)
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#7 in Bluetooth Speakers
Bose
Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) - Portable Outdoor Speaker with Hi-Fi Audio, Waterproof and Dustproof, USB-C, Up to 12 Hours Battery Life, Black
$119.00
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Pros
- +Very clear sound
- +Ip67 certified
- +Can float
Cons
- -Battery drains quickly at high volumes
- -Only 4 hours battery life at high volumes
โIt has very clear sound, is IP67 certified, and can float for a few minutes in case of an accidental fall. Its only drawback is that at high volumes the battery drains quickly, lasting only about 4 hoโ

#3 in Bluetooth Speakers
JBL
JBL Go 4 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof and Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Big JBL Pro Sound with Punchy bass, 7-Hour Built-in Battery, Made in Part with Recycled Materials (Black)
$39.95
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Pros
- +A bit bassier (compared to soundcore go)
- +Great (general)
- +Preferred by user
โI got both the Soundcore Go & the JBL Go 4 to test against each other. Both are great. The Soundcore were a bit louder and the JBL was a bit bassier... I kept the JBL and gave the Soundcore to my brotโ