Question 1

Which is better, JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker or Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) scores higher overall at 8.6/10. The JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker scored 8.4/10 and the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) scored 8.6/10 in our Best Tech for Bird Watching Field Trips 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker worth it over the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)?

Accepted Answer

The JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker scores 8.4/10 while the Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) scores 8.6/10. The JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker is our "Best Portable Speaker for Bird Calls" pick in the Best Tech for Bird Watching Field Trips 2026 category.

JBL Go 4 Portable Speaker vs Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen): Which to Buy?