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JBL Go 5Recommended1 / 12
JBL

JBL Go 5

Current price · Amazon US
$44.95
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Value for Money & durability / build quality
8/ 10
8
0.010.0

A 8 puts its value for money in the top third of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 56 of the 167 we've cataloged.

8.5/ 10
8.5
0.010.0

At 8.5, its durability / build quality beats 40% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.

Measured on 53 of the 167 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
8 hBelow average
8 h
5 h30 h

below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 137 of 167 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP68
IP6740%IPX730%IPX49%IP686%

IP68 appears on 6% of the 128 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Bluetooth Version
6.0
5.334%5.021%5.410%6.03%

6.0 appears on 3% of the 135 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Is Portable
YesMost common
True92%False8%

True is the most common — on 92% of the 160 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 167).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
8 h
Capacity
3850 mAh
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
No
Powerbank Output
No

Build

IP Rating
IP68
Floating Design
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
6.0
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC, LC3
Connection Type
Bluetooth, wired-aux-usb-c
Multi Speaker Chain
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes

Design

Is Portable
Yes
Color Options
Black, blue, camo, pink, purple, red, white
Dimensions Depth
43 mm
Dimensions Height
77 mm
Dimensions Width
101 mm
Carry Strap
Yes
Mounting Type
Tabletop
Power Source
Rechargeable battery
Weight
230 g

Features

Speakerphone
No
Companion App
IOS + Android

Sound

Amplification
Active (powered)
Channels
1.0 (mono)
Driver Count
1
Frequency Response
87-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
87 Hz
Total Power Output
4.8 W

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
8.3/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed April 2026
Connectivity8.0
Design8.0
Portability9.0
Features8.0
Value8.0
The verdict

The JBL Go 5 is a small update, not a major upgrade. You get a more flexible EQ, slightly longer battery life, and some added personality with the new lighting, but it’s not a night-and-day sound difference from the Go 4. That’s not a big surprise considering the limitations of a speaker this tiny. Still, the Go 5 remains a solid choice for the ultra-portable crowd.

✓What we like
✓IP68
✓Ambient lighting
✓7-band EQ
✓Lightweight and easy to carry
✓AirTouch for quick pairing a second Go 5
✕What could be better
✕Limited volume and bass performance
✕No light color customization
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