JBL Go 4: Portable Speaker Featuring Auracast Technology Unveiled, Offers Up to 7 Hours Playback Time – Complete Overview
Durability and Protection: JBL Go 4 Boasts IP67 Rating Against Dust and Water
The JBL Go 4, making its debut in China following its unveiling at CES 2024, is poised for a global rollout later this year. This portable speaker boasts an updated chassis, featuring a broader and sturdier strap compared to its predecessor, the JBL Go 3. Notably, the device incorporates an eco-friendly design ethos, with 80 percent of its body crafted from recycled plastic and its speaker grille fashioned entirely from recycled fabric. Moreover, the JBL Go 4 offers multi-connection capabilities and presents consumers with a choice among six vibrant color variants.
When it comes to pricing and availability, the JBL Go 4 caters to a diverse audience with its range of options. In China, it is initially priced at CNY 429 (approximately Rs. 4,900), though an introductory offer reduces the price to CNY 399 (around Rs. 4,600) for a limited period.
Interested buyers can mark their calendars for the official sale commencement on March 18. Furthermore, the speaker is slated for release in select European markets come April, carrying a price tag of EUR 49.99 (roughly Rs. 4,500). Certain regions may witness the JBL Go 4 hitting shelves as late as June.
JBL Go 4 has been launched in China after its initial unveiling at CES 2024. It is also set to launch in other markets later this year. The portable speaker comes with an updated chassis alongside a wider and more durable strap over the older JBL Go 3. It is said to use 80 percent recycled plastic for the body and 100 percent recycled fabric for its speaker grille. The mini speaker also allows multi-connection and it is offered in six colour options.
The JBL Go 4 is offered in Black, Blue, Camo, Grey, Red, and Purple colour options. It is priced at CNY 429 (roughly Rs. 4,900) in China. The speaker is available for purchase at a limited-time introductory price of CNY 399 (roughly Rs. 4,600). Official sale of the speaker will begin on March 18. The JBL Go 4 is also set to be available for purchase in select European markets from April this year at a price of EUR 49.99 (roughly Rs. 4,500). Some markets may also see the launch of this mini speaker by June.
The speaker is claimed to be the smallest portable speaker from the company. The JBL Go 4 supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity with LE audio and allows multi-speaker connection via Auracast technology. It also comes with an IP67 rating for dust and splash resistance.
JBL Go 4 is claimed to offer a continuous playback time of up to seven hours. This can be extended by an additional two hours with the Playtime Boost mode turned on, according to the company. It has a USB Type-C charging port. The speaker is also compatible with the JBL Portable application that allows users to customise playback and EQ modes.
