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JBL Go 5 · Photo source

JBL

Go 5

Released April 2026

A pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker with USB-C audio, ambient lighting and instant stereo pairing with another Go 5.

Model history · 2 models, 2024–2026
  1. 2024Go 4Compare
  2. 2026Go 5
Type
Portable speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
8 h
Weight
0.23 kg

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the sound is clearer and fuller than the Go 4, with engaging detail from a small, sturdy speaker. Bass and maximum volume remain limited by its size. TechRadar finds battery life modest against some rivals; What Hi-Fi? warns that Playtime Boost substantially thins the sound.

From whathifi.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Portable speaker
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
45 mm full-range driver
Amplifiers
4.8 W RMS
Frequency response
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
7-band EQ and presets in the JBL Portable app

Connections

Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0; A2DP 1.4 and AVRCP 1.6
Ports
USB-C for charging and lossless audio playback
Multi-room
AirTouch pairs two Go 5 speakers by touching them together for left/right stereo; Auracast links compatible JBL speakers
App
JBL Portable app for EQ, lighting themes and firmware updates

Design

Battery life (maker's claim)
Up to 8 hours
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Weight
0.23 kg
Battery life detail
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
Built-in carry loop
Size
101 × 77.4 × 43 mm (W × H × D)
Colours
Black, White, Purple, Blue, Pink, Red and Squad on the UK product page; additional colours vary by market
In the box
Go 5, quick start guide, warranty card and safety sheet; USB cable not included

Pros and cons

Pros

  • USB-C lossless audio as well as Bluetooth
  • IP68 dust and water rating
  • AirTouch stereo pairing and Auracast speaker linking

Cons

  • Up to 8 hours of normal playback
  • A single small driver limits bass and volume
  • USB-C cable not included

Closest rivals

Model
TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
SonosSonos Play
Portable speakerNoWi-Fi and Bluetooth24 h1.3 kgMar 2026
BoseSoundLink Micro (2nd Gen)
Portable speakerNoBluetooth12 h0.33 kgAug 2025
Bang & OlufsenBeosound A1 3rd Gen
Portable speakerNoBluetooth24 h0.576 kgMay 2025

Previous model: Go 4.

Sources

  1. uk.jbl.com/GO-5.html
  2. uk.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw1421cdc6…
  3. news.jbl.com/en-GB/263300-jbl-xtreme-5-and-jbl-go-5-just-dropped

Photo: jbl.com

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