Anker Soundcore vs JBL Go 3: which should you buy?

Anker Soundcore Upgraded Bluetooth Speaker with IPX5 Waterproof, Stereo Sound, 24H Playtime, Portable Wireless Speaker for iPhone, Samsung and More (Black)
Anker
0, and up to 24 hours of battery life. It is well-suited for everyday portable use — at home, outdoors, or while traveling — thanks to its lightweight unibody design and strong wireless range of up to…
4.6 · 109,316 reviews
$35.99
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JBL Go 3 - Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker, big audio and punchy bass, IP67 waterproof and dustproof, 5 hours of playtime, speaker for home, outdoor and travel (Black)
JBL
2W of audio output, IP67 full waterproof and dustproof protection, and up to 5 hours of playtime on a single charge. It wirelessly streams audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device and features an integ…
4.8 · 52,359 reviews
$44.99
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Specs comparison

Anker Soundcore Upgraded…JBL Go 3 - Portable Mini…
Price$35.99$44.99
Rating4.6★4.8★
Reviews109,31652,359
Output Power6 W4.2 W
Battery Life24 hrs5 hrs
WaterproofIPX5IP67
Bluetooth5.0
Weight12.64 oz7.36 oz
Freq. Response50+ Hzup to 20000 Hz
ChannelsStereoStereo
ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth
RGB LightsNoNo
Power BankNoNo
FloatableNoNo
Multi-SpeakerNoNo
Built-in MicNoNo
App ControlNoNo
RuggedNoNo

Verdict — which should you buy?

Pick Anker Soundcore Upgraded… for:
Budget-friendly
tagged "budget-friendly" — not on JBL
Battery life
reviewers highlight "Battery life", "Functionality"
All-day or multi-day use
24h vs 5h battery
Buy Anker Soundcore Upgrad…
Pick JBL Go 3 - Portable Mini… for:
Shower
tagged "shower" — not on Anker
Portability
reviewers highlight "Portability"
Use near water
IP67 vs IPX5
Buy JBL Go 3 - Portable…