JBL Go 4 vs JBL Go 5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| JBLGo 4 | JBLGo 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2024 | April 2026 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | 45 mm driver | 45 mm full-range driver |
| Amplifiers | 4.2 W RMS | 4.8 W RMS |
| Frequency response | 90 Hz – 20 kHz; signal-to-noise ratio over 85 dB | 87 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB); signal-to-noise ratio over 85 dB |
| Audio formats | – | SBC, AAC and LC3 over Bluetooth; lossless USB-C audio with compatible content and source |
| Room tuning | EQ presets and a customisable EQ (highs, mids and lows) in the JBL Portable app | 7-band EQ and presets in the JBL Portable app |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio; A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6; multipoint | Bluetooth 6.0; A2DP 1.4 and AVRCP 1.6 |
| Ports | USB-C for charging | USB-C for charging and lossless audio playback |
| Multi-room | Auracast stereo pairing of two Go 4s, and multi-speaker playback with other Auracast JBL speakers | AirTouch pairs two Go 5 speakers by touching them together for left/right stereo; Auracast links compatible JBL speakers |
| App | JBL Portable app | JBL Portable app for EQ, lighting themes and firmware updates |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 7 hours | Up to 8 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Weight | 0.19 kg (better) | 0.23 kg |
| Battery life detail | Up to 7 hours, plus 2 hours with Playtime Boost; 3.23 Wh (3.8 V, 850 mAh) lithium-ion polymer battery; 3 hours to charge at 5 V / 1 A | Up to 8 hours normally, or 10 with Playtime Boost; dependent on volume, content and lighting. 3.85 Wh lithium-ion battery (3.85 V, 1000 mAh); 3-hour charge at 5 V / 1 A |
| Controls | – | Physical playback, volume, power, Bluetooth and Auracast buttons; ambient edge lighting with selectable themes and status indications |
| Mounting | Carry strap | Built-in carry loop |
| Size | 94.3 × 75.7 × 42.2 mm (W × H × D) | 101 × 77.4 × 43 mm (W × H × D) |
| Colours | Black, Black and Orange, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, Sand, Squad (JBL Singapore) | Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pink, Red and Squad on the UK product page; additional colours vary by market |
| In the box | Go 4, USB-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet | Go 5, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet; USB cable not included |
