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Neither JBL Go 3 nor Sony SRS-XB13 were recommended by experts this month

On 3 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 108 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither JBL Go 3 nor Sony SRS-XB13 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 Sonos Roam 2 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.

For reference, Sonos Roam 2 received 4 endorsements this month, from WIRED (21 Oct 2024), Tom's Guide (12 Nov 2024) TechRadar (13 Dec 2024) and 1 other.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	TechHive	PCMag	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Popular Mechanics	Rtings.com	TechRadar	What Hi-Fi	Digital Trends
1	-	$167	Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem.	-	-	-	2	8	-	-	1	-	4
N/A	N/A	Check price	JBL Go 3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	$26	Sony SRS-XB13	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here

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MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither JBL Go 3 nor Sony SRS-XB13 were recommended by key experts who publish Portable Bluetooth Speakers recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Bluetooth Speaker	TechHive	PCMag	SoundGuys	WIRED	Tom's Guide	Popular Mechanics	Rtings.com	TechRadar	What Hi-Fi	Digital Trends
1	-	$167	Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem.	-	-	-	2	8	-	-	1	-	4
2	-	$180	JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app.	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	6	1	-
3	-	$100	Beats Pill The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered.	-	8	3	13	-	-	-	-	-	1
4	-	$130	JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance.	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	2	8
5	-	$300	JBL Xtreme 4 The JBL Xtreme 4 is praised for its powerful sound quality, impressive battery life, and durable, weather-resistant design, but criticized for its high price point, especially for those considering an upgrade from the previous model.	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	5	5	2
6	-	$405	Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is lauded for its superior sound quality, extended battery life, and robust design, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor use, though its high price and size may limit its appeal for some users.	5	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	5
7	-	$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.	-	-	-	9	9	-	-	-	3	9
8	-	$60	JBL Clip 5 The JBL Clip 5 is widely praised for its impressive sound quality, portability, and battery life, but criticized for its lack of an audio jack and some limitations in connectivity and sound customization.	-	-	7	7	-	-	-	2	-	-
9	-	$79	Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 is praised for its impressive sound quality, durability, and battery life, but criticized for lacking app support and having limited improvement over its predecessor.	-	-	-	-	5	-	4	11	-	-
10	-	$180	Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) A good-looking speaker that produces beautiful acoustics. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and can be paired with multiple devices.	-	-	-	14	-	7	-	-	4	-
11	-	$399	Bose SoundLink Max	-	-	-	11	-	-	-	8	-	12
12	-	$80	Anker Soundcore Motion 300	-	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3
13	-	Check price	Google Nest Audio	-	5	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
19	-	$193	Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4	-	-	-	6	-	-	3	-	-	-
20	-	$200	Soundcore Motion X600	4	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
21	-	$200	Marshall Middleton The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth Speaker is a durable and portable speaker with balanced and powerful sound quality, a long battery life, and Bluetooth 5.1 technology, making it perfect for outdoor use and easy to transport for everyday use.	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	10
22	-	$64	Tribit Stormbox Flow The Tribit StormBox Flow Bluetooth Speaker is a versatile and feature-rich speaker with impressive sound quality, long battery life, portability, durability, and connectivity, making it perfect for outdoor adventures, travel, gatherings, and everyday use.	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	7	-	-
23	-	Check price	Brane X Smart	6	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
24	-	$500	JBL Authentics 500	7	-	-	-	-	-	6	-	-	-
25	-	$350	Ultimate Ears Hyperboom A beast of a speaker that is built for parties	-	-	-	12	7	-	-	-	-	-
26	-	Check price	Soundboks Go The Soundboks Go is a powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use, with a maximum volume output of 121 decibels in Bass+ mode, weather resistance rating of IP65, and a variable battery life of up to 40 hours.	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	11
27	-	Check price	Bose SoundLink Home	-	10	-	-	11	-	-	-	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [14]

79

Total expert reviews: 14

with a score: 9
without a score: 5

Highest score by day-technology.com	90
Average score based on 14 reviews	79
Lowest score by Rtings.com	63

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [21]

73

Total expert reviews: 21

with a score: 11
without a score: 10

Highest score by elenbyte.com	95
Average score based on 21 reviews	73
Lowest score by TechRadar	50

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

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RICH JBL ORIGINAL PRO SOUND: The legendary JBL signature sound delivers surprisingly big audio and punchy bass from Go 3's small size.
ULTRA-PORTABLE DESIGN: JBL Go 3's ultra-portable design goes great with the latest styles, and its colorful fabrics and expressive details make it look as great as it sounds.
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