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Designed to deliver surprisingly powerful sound for such a compact speaker, the palm-sized Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from JBL lets you stream your favorite playlists almost anywhere. The Go 5 is IP68-rated to be waterproof and dustproof and is also shock-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use. Carry it to the pool or use an optional carabiner to clip the finger loop to your backpack. However you carry it, the Go 5 is ready to play music for up to eight hours per charge, with another two hours when you engage Playtime Boost. As you listen, you can enjoy the soft ambient glow of the edge lighting, which provides both a vibe and visual cues for different functions.
Designed to deliver surprisingly powerful sound for such a compact speaker, the palm-sized Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker from JBL lets you stream your favorite playlists almost anywhere. The Go 5 is IP68-rated to be waterproof and dustproof and is also shock-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use. Carry it to the pool or use an optional carabiner to clip the finger loop to your backpack. However you carry it, the Go 5 is ready to play music for up to eight hours per charge, with another two hours when you engage Playtime Boost. As you listen, you can enjoy the soft ambient glow of the edge lighting, which provides both a vibe and visual cues for different functions.
Go Bigger with More Speakers
If you and a friend have a Go 5, you can tap them together to use the AirTouch feature to instantly link them for true stereo sound separation. If the crowd gets larger, support for Auracast lets you link the Go 5 to other JBL Auracast-enabled speakers to widen the soundstage.
Additional Details
Play lossless audio via USB-C
Edge light indicates status on power, pairing, low battery, and Auracast mode
JBL Portable app lets you adjust a 7-band EQ, light themes, and more
Eco-friendly design with recycled plastic, fabric, and driver magnet
Go 5 is PVC-free and uses FSC-certified soy ink paper packaging
Works with the optional JBL EasySing Mic Mini
UPC: 050036418478
JBL Go 5 Specs
Key Specs
Power Output
4.8 W
Drivers
1x 1.75" / 4.45 cm
Frequency Response
100 Hz to 19 kHz
Built-In Mic
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Speaker System
Power Output
4.8 W
Drivers
1x 1.75" / 4.45 cm
Frequency Response
100 Hz to 19 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio
>85 dB
Microphone
Built-In Mic
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0
Supported Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP 1.4 AVRCP 1.6
Transmitter Power
16 dBm
Supported Audio Codecs
AAC, LC3, SBC
Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation
π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK, GFSK
Wired Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs
1x USB-C (Audio/Power) Input
Power
Battery Capacity
1000 mAh / 3.85 Wh
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Battery Voltage
3.8 V
Estimated Battery Life
8 Hours
Battery Charging Time
3 Hours
Input Power
5 VDC at 1 A
Physical
Color
Black
Environmental Resistance
Dust/Water-Resistant (IP68)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4 x 3 x 1.7" / 101 x 77.4 x 43 mm
Weight
0.51 lb / 0.23 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.675 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.8 x 4 x 2.3"
JBL Go 5 Reviews
I like it a lot.
By Enkay
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-25
No issues, easy to set up, and the portability is great. I like the fun color and durability looks. Sound is what you’d expect from a small unit, but I really enjoy it.
Great Speaker
By Bread
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-24
Bought it for use while taking shows and it’s perfect not a single complaint after a little over a month of use
