Neither JBL Go 2 nor OontZ Angle 3 Ultra were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Go 2 nor OontZ Angle 3 Ultra were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.
For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from What Hi-Fi (18 Mar 2024), SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) TechRadar (4 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
N/A | N/A | $30 | JBL Go 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $40 | OontZ Angle 3 Ultra | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Customers like JBL Go 2 a bit more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Go 2, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than OontZ Angle 3 Ultra.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both JBL Go 2 and OontZ Angle 3 Ultra receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
JBL Go 2 |
In comparison:
9.2 Amazing
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OontZ Angle 3 Ultra |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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OontZ Angle 3 Ultra is more popular than JBL Go 2
It's fairly safe to say that OontZ Angle 3 Ultra is a more popular bluetooth speaker than JBL Go 2, based on its 40,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Table: Top compared alternatives for JBL Go 2 and OontZ Angle 3 Ultra | |||||
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Doss SoundBox | $35 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | More Popular | |
Anker SoundCore | $28 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular | |
Tribit XSound Go | $37 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | ||
Sony SRS-XB12 | $25 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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1 | - | $180 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
2 | - | $433 | Sonos Move 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 10 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 4 |
3 | - | $176 | Sonos Roam The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
4 | - | $60 | Tribit StormBox Micro 2 The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 7
- without a score: 3
Highest score by TechRadar | 80 |
Average score based on 10 reviews | 75 |
Lowest score by Gadgets 360 | 60 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 5
Highest score by Sound Advice Speakers | 100 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 91 |
Lowest score by Go Sound Shack | 86 |
Score distribution:
80-100 | |
60-80 | |
40-60 | |
20-40 | |
0-20 |
- Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
- 5 hours of playtime
- IPX7 waterproof
- Speakerphone
- Audio Cable Input
- Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth
- Included Components: Speaker; Micro Usb Cable; Quick Start Guide
- Wireless Communication Technology: Bluetooth
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- PORTABLE BLUETOOTH STEREO MUSIC SYSTEM - With two wireless speakers included, the OontZ Ultra creates a captivating stereo soundstage that immerses you in your favorite music, podcasts, or movies. Experience a wider audio image and enhanced depth, bringing your audio content to life. The two bluetooth speakers wirelessly connect together and play music with incredible left and right stereo separation. Set the speakers to each play in full stereo and place in two different areas up to 100 unobstructed feet apart.
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Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
JBL Go 2 is a very popular option at the bottom of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Antimi Stereo or Anker SoundCore .
JBL Go 2 was released in 2018. There are a couple newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Go 2 is $102 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra is a very popular and one of the cheaper options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Victrola Re-Spin or JBL Flip 4 .
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra is $57 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).