Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Big Spring Sale Deal: The Amazon Echo Pop has dropped by 25% on Amazon.com. See all Speaker Big Spring Sale deals.
- Table of Contents
- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Sound
- Active Features
- Connectivity
- Comments
Anker Soundcore Flare 2 vs JBL Go 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
JBL Go 3
Tested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Feb 20, 2025 06:16 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTested using Methodology v0.8
Updated Sep 24, 2024 06:33 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
BluetoothYes
Wi-FiNo
SpeakerphoneYes
Voice AssistantYes
Battery PoweredYes
BluetoothYes
Wi-FiNo
SpeakerphoneNo
Voice AssistantNo
Battery PoweredYes
Variants
- Soundcore Flare 2 (Black)
- Soundcore Flare 2 (Blue)
- Go 3 (Black)
- Go 3 (Blue)
- Go 3 Eco (Blue)
- Go 3 (Blue/Pink)
- Go 3 (Green)
- Go 3 Eco (Green)
- Go 3 (Grey)
- Go 3 (Orange)
- Go 3 (Pink)
- Go 3 (Red)
- Go 3 (Squad)
- Go 3 (Teal)
- Go 3 (White)
- Go 3 Eco (White)
- Go 3 (Yellow)
Our Verdict
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
JBL Go 3
The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is a better speaker than the JBL Go 3. The Anker has a more balanced sound profile, and its graphic EQ and presets offer more sound customization options. Its soundstage is better, its battery life is longer, and it supports voice assistants. However, the JBL is better built.
Check Price
Black
Soundcore Flare 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue
Soundcore Flare 2
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comBlue
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue/Pink
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGreen
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGreen
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGrey
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comOrange
Go 3
SEARCH
Amazon.comPink
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comRed
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comSquad
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTeal
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comWhite
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comWhite
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comYellow
Go 3
SEARCH
Amazon.comMain Differences for
Threshold
Music
6.9
5.5
Frequency Response Accuracy
6.5
5.4
Soundstage
8.9
6.0
EQ
Graphic + Presets
No
Dynamics
5.7
6.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Photo
RGB Lights
Yes
No
Portability
9.2
9.5
Dimensions Photo
Volume
83 in³ (1,354 cm³)
16 in³ (266 cm³)
Weight
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg)
0.4 lbs (0.2 kg)
Power Source
Battery & USB
Battery & USB
One-Hand Carry
Yes
Yes
Build Quality
7.5
8.3
Build Quality Photo
Material Quality
Great
Great
Water Resistance
Submersible (IPx7)
Submersible (IPx7)
Dust Resistance
Unspecified
Dust-Proof (IP6x)
Impact Resistance
No
Unspecified
Floats In Water
Unspecified
Unspecified
Controls
7.9
6.6
Controls Photo
Controls Photo 2
Ease Of Use
Great
Great
Feedback
Good
Good
Music Play/Pause
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Physical)
Call Answer/End
Yes (Physical)
No
Volume Up/Down
Yes (Physical)
Yes (Physical)
Track Next/Previous
Yes (Physical)
Forward Only (Physical)
Microphone On/Off
No
No
Additional Controls
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Photo
Sound
Frequency Response Accuracy
6.5
5.4
Frequency Response Graph
Slope
0.22
-0.31
Std. Err.
4.05 dB
2.42 dB
Low-Frequency Extension
60.8 Hz
138.5 Hz
High-Frequency Extension
13.7 kHz
16.5 kHz
Raw Frequency Response
Raw Frequency Response Graph
Binaural Recording @ 1m
Binaural Recording @ 2m
Soundstage
8.9
6.0
Directivity Graph
Directivity Index
2.17 dB
3.78 dB
Stereo
Yes
No (mono)
Dynamics
5.7
6.3
Dynamic Range Compression
SPL @ Max Volume
84.9 dB SPL
79.6 dB SPL
DRC @ Max Volume
3.81 dB
1.36 dB
Active Features
Battery
7.4
5.6
Battery Life
8.2 hrs
5.0 hrs
Charge Time
2.0 hrs
2.0 hrs
Power Saving
Yes
Yes
Charging Port
USB-C
USB-C
Battery Powered
Yes
Yes
Voice Assistant
2.3
0.0
Alexa
No
No
Google Assistant
Yes (Requires Smartphone)
No
Speakerphone
Yes
No
Siri
Yes (Requires Smartphone)
No
Voice Assistant
Yes
No
Voice Activation
No
No
Microphone Mute
No
No Microphone
Far-Field Performance
Poor
No Microphone
Ambient Noise Performance
Bad
No Microphone
App
7.9
0.0
App Picture
App Name
Soundcore
No App
iOS
Yes
No
Android
Yes
No
EQ
Graphic + Presets
No
Stereo Pair Mode
Yes
No
Party Mode
Yes
No
Multi-Room
No
No
Connectivity
Wired
Aux Input
No
No
USB Audio
No
No
Other Ports
No
No
Bluetooth
7.3
8.0
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
5.0
5.1
Bluetooth iOS Latency
159 ms
109 ms
Bluetooth Android Latency
147 ms
65 ms
Bluetooth Range
221.5 ft (67.5 m)
226.4 ft (69.0 m)
Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Wi-Fi
0.0
0.0
Wi-Fi Version
No Wi-Fi
No Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Frequency Band
No Wi-Fi
No Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
No
No
Apple AirPlay
No
No
AirPlay Latency
N/A
N/A
Google Chromecast
No
No
Chromecast Latency
N/A
N/A
Check Price
Black
Soundcore Flare 2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue
Soundcore Flare 2
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comBlue
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlue/Pink
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGreen
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGreen
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comGrey
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comOrange
Go 3
SEARCH
Amazon.comPink
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comRed
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comSquad
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTeal
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comWhite
Go 3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comWhite
Go 3 Eco
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comYellow
Go 3
SEARCH
Amazon.com
You have 10/10 free reviews left
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
Anker Soundcore Flare 2
JBL Go 3
Comments
Anker Soundcore Flare 2 vs JBL Go 3: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.