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JBL Go 3

JBLPortable wireless speaker

Go 3

Released October 2020.2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review page lists product release date 10/15/2020. Ubergizmo says on sale in October 2020. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Rated audio power
4.2W
Playback time (claimed)
5h
Dust and water rating
IP67
Weight
209g

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At a glance

Ports

  • USB-C

All specs

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General

Series
Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker spec sheet is titled Go 3, Portable Waterproof Speaker. It belongs to the Go line.
Model numbers
JBLGO3BLKAM, JBLGO3BLUAM2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review lists Model Number JBLGO3BLUAM, the US Blue item. The Amazon US Black item is JBLGO3BLKAM. Other colors have their own model numbers that are not stored.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026US Black item, Model Number JBLGO3BLKAM.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
September 20204Press articleubergizmo.com/2020/09/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Report of 4 September 2020 on JBL's announcement, citing JBL news, at the time of IFA 2020.
Status
Available5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Current US listing sells the speaker with an add to cart button.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
JBL Go 46Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-4-review-117126Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Go 4 a worthy successor to the Go 3.
Launch price (US)
$39.952Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review lists a price of 39.95 USD, the same as the launch report from Ubergizmo citing JBL's news. Tax treatment is not stated.4Press articleubergizmo.com/2020/09/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Report says the Go 3 is priced at 39.95 USD and on sale in October.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
US5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Amazon US listing with USD prices and US model numbers.
Colours
Black5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Only the Black selection of the listing is stored.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker titles the product Portable Waterproof Speaker and describes an ultra-portable design.

Audio

Audio channels
Not available
Audio drivers
Driver typeCount
Transducer1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Technical specifications list one Transducer of 43 x 47mm / 1.5 inch. The tuple has no width and height labels, so no size is stored.
Passive radiators
Not available
Rated audio power
4.2W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Output power 4.2W RMS. The speaker has no mains mode.
Rated audio power on mains
Not available
Audio output power (unspecified rating)
Not available
Peak audio power
Not available
Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
110Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 110Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Frequency response 110Hz - 20kHz. No tolerance is stated.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
85dB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as > 85dB. The stored number is the lower bound.
Adjustable equalizer
Not available
Equalizer bands
Not available
Automatic sound adjustment
Not available
Sound modes
Not available
Wireless stereo pairing
No3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review of 16 April 2021 says there is no app support, no PartyBoost, and two Go 3s cannot be paired in mono or stereo mode.
Speaker link protocols
Not available
Max linked speakers
Not available
Max Bluetooth group speakers
Not available

Connectivity

Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth version 5.1.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the Go 3 uses Bluetooth 5.1 and only supports the SBC codec. This is a reviewer statement and not a maker document.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.61Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Bluetooth profile A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6.
Bluetooth LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker does not support Bluetooth multipoint.
Multipoint source devices
Not available
Bluetooth range (claimed)
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi standards
Not available
Network audio protocols
Not available
USB audio input
No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says there is no 3.5mm port and the USB-C charging port cannot be used for audio.
USB drive playback
Not available
USB audio file formats
Not available
Ports
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
Source2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says charging is over USB-C and there is no 3.5mm port. What Hi-Fi says the Go 3 dropped the 3.5mm port.

Controls and software

Speakerphone
No3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review says the Go 3 no longer has the Go 2 microphone for speakerphone duties. SoundGuys says the Go 3 lacks a microphone.
Voice assistants
Not available
Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down3Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-go-3Read 13 October 2026Review describes three play/pause and volume controls on the top curve, and a power button and a Bluetooth pairing button on the right panel.
Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available
Built-in lighting
Not available
Lighting modes
Not available

Smart home

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Matter controller
Not available
Thread border router
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available

Battery and charging

Built-in battery
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec sheet lists a Li-ion polymer battery and USB-C charging.
Playback time (claimed)
5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Music play time up to 5 hours, dependent on volume level and audio content.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
Not available
Battery energy
2.775Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery type Li-ion polymer 2.775 Wh, equivalent to 3.7V/750mAh. The figures agree: 3.7 V times 0.75 Ah is 2.775 Wh.
Battery capacity
750mAh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.7V/750mAh.
Nominal battery voltage
3.7V1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as equivalent to 3.7V.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Published as Li-ion polymer.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Full charge time
2.5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery charge time 2.5 hours at 5V/1A. Simultaneous use is not stated.
Quick charge duration
Not available
Playback after quick charge
Not available
Charging input rating
Not available
Max charging input
Not available
USB Power Delivery charging
Not available
Charges other devices
Not available
Max power-bank output
Not available
Wireless charging
Not available

Durability

Dust and water rating
IP671Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker says IP67 waterproof and dustproof.
Floats
No2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review says the speaker does not float but handles full submersion.
Drop resistance
Not available
Drop test height
Not available
Carry features
Integrated fabric loop1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Features text says an integrated loop to carry it anywhere. SoundGuys says the fabric loop is permanently affixed.

Measured

Playback time (measured)
10.23h2Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-3-review-54954Read 13 October 2026Review reports 10 hours 14 minutes, which is 10.23 h, at a constant output of about 75 dB. Source, codec and firmware are not stated. The maker claim of 5 hours is stated for unspecified volume and content.
Max sound pressure (measured)
Not available
Low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
High-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Audio latency (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width87.5Height75Depth41.3mm(3.4 × 3 × 1.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dimensions (W x H x D) 87.5 x 75 x 41.3mm / 3.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 inch. Axes are labelled.
Weight
209g(7.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Weight 0.209kg / 0.46 lbs, so 209 g. SoundGuys lists 211 g and What Hi-Fi 210 g, and the maker value is used.
Body materials
Fabric, Rubber1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026Features text says colorful fabrics. What Hi-Fi describes rubberised accents and rubber reinforcement panels.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
Not available
Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
JBL Go 3 speaker, Type-C USB cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Safety Sheet1Maker spec sheet (PDF)mm.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwe223e4e4/pdfs/JBL_Go3_SpecSheet_EMEA_English.pdfRead 13 October 2026What's in the box: 1 x JBL Go 3, 1 x Type C USB cable, 1 x Quick start guide, 1 x Warranty card, 1 x Safety sheet.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08KW1KR5HRead 13 October 2026Listing says Warranty Description 1 year manufacturer. Applies to the US item. The listing also says the box has a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.

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SuccessorJBL Go 4