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Soundboks Go Review

November 16, 2023

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Mixed Reviews

Experts

133

Consumers

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Product testers hailed the SOUNDBOKS Go during their tests, recommending it for indoor parties and podcasts. They were delighted by its app-based EQ, good Bluetooth latency, and incredibly loud output. However, they were disappointed that it lacks XLR inputs for music instruments.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

SOUNDBOKS Go is a high-end party speaker released in 2021, promising a loud output and portability attributes for party managers. Reaching a 106.6 dB maximum SPL, this speaker gets very loud, just like select devices among the best speakers today. Using Bluetooth 5.0 technology, this device offers an outstanding 334.6-foot Bluetooth range. This speaker has a 49.7Hz to 13.7kHz frequency response range. Examine the pros and cons of the SOUNDBOKS Go below and check out other products on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers in the industry today.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

Product researchers hailed the SOUNDBOKS Go, endorsing it for indoor parties and podcasts. Experts at Digital Trends hailed its good 48 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 92 ms Android Bluetooth latency. Analysts at 9to5Mac praised its app-based graphic EQ and presets. It has a decent 21.4-lb construction. However, if you need a more portable speaker, see our Sony SRS-XB13 review. Testing revealed an incredible 35.7-hour battery life. It reached a fantastic 106.6 dB maximum SPL during testing, but the 3.34 dB DRC shows some sound deterioration at high volume settings. With a decent 4.99 dB frequency response standard error, it produces fairly balanced sound, but the low bass is poor. See our TREBLAB HD-Max review for a more accurate sound profile. The speaker lacks mic/guitar inputs, voice assistant functions, and speakerphone features, and It’s not waterproof. Check out the Theater Solutions B83GR review for a rainproof speaker. The Go has a poor 6.64 dB directivity index, translating into a narrow soundstage, and it downmixes stereo to mono.

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Reasons to Buy

Extremely loud output
Great Bluetooth range and decent latency
Graphic EQ and presets
Fairly balanced out-of-the-box profile
Outstanding 35.7-hour battery life

Reasons to Avoid

So-so low-bass
Lacks speakerphone and voice assistant features
Bulky and so-so bass
Poor soundstage performance and downmixes stereo to mono
Not waterproof

Specifications

	Battery Life	40 hrs
	Built In Microphone	n/a
	Charge Time	3.5 hrs
	Size	18" (w) x 12" (h) x 10"(d)
	Smart App	Yes
	Speaker Pairing	Yes
	Water Resistant	n/a
	Wattage	2 × 72 Watt
	Wireless Range	100 ft

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Product Comparison

	Soundboks Go Review	Soundboks (Gen. 3) Review	JBL Partybox 310 Review	Sony SRS-XG500 Review
True Score	72	62	72	74
Ranking	# 46 / 81	# 73 / 81	# 47 / 81	# 37 / 81
Market Context	SOUNDBOKS Go is a high-end party speaker released in 2021, promising a loud output and portability attributes for party managers. Reaching a 106.6 dB maximum… SOUNDBOKS Go is a high-end party speaker released in 2021, promising a loud output and portability attributes for party managers. Reaching a 106.6 dB maximum SPL, this speaker gets very loud, just like select devices among the best speakers today. Using Bluetooth 5.0 technology, this device offers an outstanding 334.6-foot Bluetooth range. This speaker has a 49.7Hz to 13.7kHz frequency response range. Examine the pros and cons of the SOUNDBOKS Go below and check out other products on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers in the industry today.	Producing more extended low-bass, the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is better for music and movie enthusiasts than the SOUNDBOKS Go. The Gen. 3 portable speaker also… Producing more extended low-bass, the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) is better for music and movie enthusiasts than the SOUNDBOKS Go. The Gen. 3 portable speaker also features XLR inputs for musical instruments like guitars, unlike the SOUNDBOKS Go wireless speaker. However, the 21.4-lb Go is much more portable than the 36.6-lbs Gen.3. Check out the SOUNDBOKS (Gen. 3) review to examine the specs of the Gen.3 portable speaker.	Delivering deeper low-bass, the JBL PartyBox 310 is better for music buffs than the SOUNDBOKS Go. It also features RGB lights and mic and guitar… Delivering deeper low-bass, the JBL PartyBox 310 is better for music buffs than the SOUNDBOKS Go. It also features RGB lights and mic and guitar inputs, unlike the SOUNDBOKS Go portable speaker. However, the 21.4-lb Go is much more portable than the 37.7 lbs PartyBox 310.	Featuring a 12.1-lb construction, the Sony SRS-XG500 portable speaker is easier to transport than the 21.4-lb SOUNDBOKS Go. It also has a submersible IP66-rated waterproof,… Featuring a 12.1-lb construction, the Sony SRS-XG500 portable speaker is easier to transport than the 21.4-lb SOUNDBOKS Go. It also has a submersible IP66-rated waterproof, dustproof construction, unlike the SOUNDBOKS Go. Additionally, the Sony speaker features mic/guitar inputs, USB ports, and support for stereo, unlike the SOUNDBOKS Go speaker.
Battery Life	40 hrs	40 hrs	18 hrs	3 hrs
Built In Microphone	n/a	Yes	Yes	Yes
Charge Time	3.5 hrs	3.5 hrs	3.5 hrs	110 watts
Size	18" (w) x 12" (h) x 10"(d)	66 cm (h) x 43 cm (w) x 32 cm (d) (25.6" x 17" x 13")	27" (h) x 12.8" (w) x 14.5" (d)	Yes
Smart App	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speaker Pairing	Yes	Yes	Yes	n/a
Dig Deeper		Read review →: Soundboks (Gen. 3) Review	Read review →: JBL Partybox 310 Review	Read review →: Sony SRS-XG500 Review

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Score Card

Expert Score

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

Customer Score

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
64
“The Soundboks Go will make sure any crowd starts bopping.” read more
By:
Ted Kritsonis
D
Trust Score
80
The SOUNDBOKS Go is alright for music. With its default POWER EQ preset on, it… read more
By:
John Panoryios
F
Trust Score
NR
Outdoors, about the only speaker that outshines the Soundboks Go speaker is the Soundboks Gen…. read more
By:
Unknown
F
Trust Score
60
Soundboks GO is a well-built speaker designed to be used in any weather. It sounds… read more
By:
James Barber
F
Trust Score
80
If you’re a fan of big sound and want to enjoy that big sound anywhere… read more
By:
Stephen Fenech
F
Trust Score
NR
If you’re looking for a high-powered portable Bluetooth speaker for home use — in place… read more
By:
Unknown