Our Favorite Pocket-Friendly JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker Drops to $40 for Prime Day

Amazon’s big October Prime Day sale is almost here, but some of the best deals are already live. If you’ve been looking for a good portable Bluetooth speaker, we have just the deal for you. Whether you need a pocketable speaker for travel and outdoor adventures or just one to plonk onto the kitchen counter during holiday dinner prep, you can now grab this small but mighty JBL Go 4 portable Bluetooth speaker at just $40 at Amazon. It’s close to the lowest price we’ve seen and you can get several color variants at this price, too.

The JBL Go 4 is a compact Bluetooth speaker measuring in at just 3 inches. It has a small loop that you can use to attach to your jeans, backpack or keychain. Despite being small enough to put in your pocket or purse, it delivers 5 watts of power and ample volume. JBL equipped the Go 4 with a battery that can last up to seven hours, so you can listen to your favorite music, audiobooks or podcasts for hours. To extend battery life by an extra two hours, tap Playtime Boost and you’re set.

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If you’re outdoorsy, you’ll love that the JBL Go 4 is IP67 water- and dust-proof. It can handle a splash from nearby pools, a day at the beach or a light drizzle. Need more volume? Connect the JBL Go 4 with another Go 4 or JBL speaker using Auracast. In addition to these cool features, you have plenty of colors to choose from, so you can have a Bluetooth speaker that fits your taste. It’s CNET’s favorite pocket-friendly Bluetooth speaker.

Why this deal matters

Typically, the JBL Go 4 costs $50. It’s a solid upgrade over the JBL Go 3 as it’s equipped with stronger bass acoustics for a more powerful sound. At $40, this almost matches the lowest price we’ve seen at $38, which makes now a great time to upgrade. But if you’re looking for a private listening experience, you can check out our roundup of the best headphones and earbuds deals available to shop during this October Prime Day event.