Soundcore Select 4 Go vs JBL Clip 5: Which Should You Buy?
Soundcore’s Select 4 Go takes on the JBL Clip 5 in a head to head comparison. We look at how these speakers compare in performance, durability, battery life and more.
Soundcore’s Select 4 Go takes on the JBL Clip 5 in a head to head comparison. We look at how these speakers compare in performance, durability, battery life and more.
Small, stylish and with more value than I expected, the JBL GO 4 and Soundcore Select 4 Go don’t just share similar names. There’s a lot of similarities between them, both in design and features. With both speakers having been released in 2024 and being available for under $50 – I wanted to put them side by side in comprehensive testing to see how they compare and help you decide which is the best pick.
I try to avoid hyperboles when writing reviews, so take it to heart when I say the Soundcore Select 4 Go may just be the best $30 speaker on the market. I’ve spent a few weeks testing it out in all kinds of scenarios and while it’s not perfect, it hits the mark in most areas and achieves what few speakers under $50 can, a relatively powerful and clear sound.
Originally released in 2019, the Soundcore Flare Mini is the smaller sibling of the Flare, which recently got a second-generation release. If you think the Soundcore Mini is too small and the Flare too large this may be what you’re looking for. Having tested several Soundcore’s Bluetooth speakers, I was excited to see how this small portable speaker performed. I used the speaker for several days, testing it indoors and outdoors, this is what I found.
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