Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Review (2026): Tiny, Cheap, Useful

Soundcore by Anker makes the Select 4 Go for the buyer who wants a cheap speaker that can live in a shower, suitcase, beach bag, or kid's room without causing stress. The promise is not premium audio. It is a tiny 5W mono speaker with IP67 dust/water protection, floatability, USB-C charging, Bluetooth 5.4, app EQ, TWS stereo pairing with another unit, and a 20-hour battery claim at a price that is easy to impulse-buy.

The person who will love it wants a handy little speaker for podcasts, hotel rooms, bathroom music, poolside background sound, or a budget gift. What may annoy them later is predictable: no mic for calls, no aux, no Wi-Fi, no phone charging, no real party bass, and a long 4.5-hour charge time for such a small device.

Owners learn the honest version quickly. It can sound clearer and more useful than the price suggests, but it is still a small mono speaker. High-volume battery life can be much shorter than the headline number, and it is not the one to bring if people expect backyard volume. In the main guide, it ranked #7 as Best tiny budget pick with a 7.2/10 overall score.

At research time, the corrected black Amazon-new listing for ASIN B0DB1753RZ was $24.99, shipped by Amazon and sold by AnkerDirect. Recheck today's seller and model before buying because one earlier listing candidate opened a different Soundcore product.

• Sound & loudness: 6.5/10. Good enough for tiny-speaker expectations, but 5W mono output is not built for big outdoor gatherings or serious bass.
• Portability: 8.4/10. This is where it shines: small, light, looped, IP67 rated, floatable, and easy to toss in a bag.
• Battery & charging: 7.5/10. The 20-hour claim is strong for the size; high-volume use can land much lower, and the 4.5-hour charge time is not quick.
• Pairing & app: 7.2/10. Soundcore app EQ and TWS pairing are unusually nice at this price.
• Durability & support: 6.3/10. IP67 and floatability are reassuring, while long-term durability, warranty, and rough-backpack abuse evidence were limited.
• Use-case fit: 7.8/10. Excellent for shower/travel/background jobs; poor for parties, calls, wired sources, and premium listening.
• Source confidence: 6.4/10. The corrected listing was clear, but formal reviews, owner forums, and official Soundcore page coverage were limited.

The score is less about ranking it as a worse speaker than the big models and more about keeping expectations sane. It is a tiny tool that can be a great buy for tiny jobs.

The Select 4 Go is charming because it removes worry. It is cheap enough for travel or a kid's room, small enough to pack without negotiation, and rugged enough on paper for showers, pool splashes, and rainy bags.

Soundcore also gives it more than bargain-bin basics. App EQ and TWS pairing make it more flexible than the price suggests, and IP67 floatability is exactly the kind of practical feature that matters when a small speaker is used near water.

The limits are not subtle. It is mono, 5W, and small; no amount of app EQ turns it into a patio speaker. There is no mic for calls, no wired input, no Wi-Fi, and no phone-charging output.

Battery expectations also need tempering. Twenty hours is the headline claim, but high-volume listening can be much shorter. If you routinely crank a speaker outdoors, buy a bigger speaker instead of blaming this tiny one for acting tiny.

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go is the budget tiny pick, which makes it both the weakest speaker here and one of the easiest to justify. It is for small jobs, not big promises.

• JBL Charge 6: A far better all-around speaker for patio, travel, rugged use, and phone charging if your budget allows it.
• Bose SoundLink Max: A premium loud portable for people who want real outdoor sound, not a tiny backup speaker.
• JBL Flip 7: The stronger compact carry choice if you want more output and a tougher mainstream build.
• Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen): More refined, call-friendly, and premium, but much more expensive.
• Anker Soundcore Boom 2: The cheap-loud option for pool and garage use; much bigger and more party-ready.
• Sonos Move 2: A home-first Wi-Fi speaker at a completely different price and purpose.

Best for: Showers, travel bags, hotel rooms, budget gifts, kids' rooms, podcasts, and casual background music.

Skip if: You need party volume, bass-heavy sound, calls, aux input, Wi-Fi, phone charging, or a premium-feeling speaker.

Bottom line: It ranks last because it is tiny, not because it is bad. For showers, travel, and budget gifts, it may be the smartest buy here.

Before buying, use the corrected product link, recheck the exact model and seller, and be honest about whether you need a tiny waterproof speaker or a real outdoor speaker.