Rated 5 out of
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Arival from
Awesome
Love the updated go. Sounds amazing, lights are a cool touch. Only wish they would do the sand and the black/teal/orange colors
Date published: 2026-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jegan178 from
Much better!
Compared to the Go 4 it is very much better. The strap is much more flexible and can fit in tighter places easier and having a low battery sound notification makes it easier to start charging it instead of it just dying when you are busy. If you have the app you can permanently change how the lights are and just be off when you are using it. It can still connect with the old Go 4 and it is as durably as well. For me it sounds a bit more clearer than the old one.
Date published: 2026-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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CVassr from
JBL Go 5
Got this as a surprise for my sister. She loved it and it’s in her favorite color. And I got myself one. These are great little Bluetooth speakers with a phenomenal sound and capability.
Date published: 2026-05-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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Thehoof from
Great for the Price!
Has great sound. Slightly improved from the Go4. The lighting wish was RGB but it’s been a great speaker
Date published: 2026-05-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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MinP from
Nice compact Bluetooth speaker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been very impressed with this little Bluetooth speaker despite it's snall size thr soeaket delivers clear sounds with strong low bass sounds
Multi connection features seamlessly switch between my devices(phone and laptop)
Bulld quality is excellent with very Sturdy soft material and it will last long timr
Date published: 2026-05-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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LeasaW from
Quality sound in a small, reliable, and well built
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Small but big, portable sound. This will be a great Bluetooth speaker for on the go needs such as the beach, in a kayak, at a park, or any mobile speaker needs. Will last you 10 hours of listening for your daily needs before needing to recharge the rechargeable built in battery. Easy to connect to your Bluetooth devices. Quality sound and lots of volume packed into this waterproof speaker.
Date published: 2026-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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RebeccaM from
it’s a great little speaker with performance that
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The updated design of the speaker is even better than past models, while still maintaining the same small convenient form factor and carry loop. The sound quality, as usual, is fantastic for the size. This model has an LED bar that has some different effects you can choose from in the app. To be honest, they are kind of pointless - would be much cooler if there was a music sync mode. There is also a software feature that makes the speakers perceived loudness increase and battery consumption decrease. This is done by mostly cutting base frequencies and boosting the highs, but it works well and makes for a great background music speaker that would stay on for a long time. This version also has Auracast, which works great with other JBL Auracast devices. With two of these, you could even make them into a stereo pair. It feels solid and durable like you wouldn’t be worried about it falling off a table, in the dirt, getting wet, etc. It’s a great little speaker that packs a punch.
Date published: 2026-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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ScottS from
Small and mighty!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fun little JBL is just what I needed for my vacation to the beach. With its little slim body and the ability to connect to other JBL speakers I get asked where I picked this up all the time. It has a more durable feel with the woven speaker surrounding and feels a bit more solid then the Go4.
The Bass is WAY better and provides clear and powerful Boise to my music.. I love the light display of the face of the speaker (shown in the video) it offers a nice ambience while listening to your favorite tunes.
The setup was super easy like all JBL products are. Just pushed the Bluetooth button on the side of the speaker and look for it on your phone.
The responsiveness to my music was next level and doesn’t miss a beat! See what o did there 😉
Thanks to taking the time to read this review and it’s a perfect speaker for your desk at work, the beach, the pool with out bothering others.. unless you want to. Another smart product from the masters at JBL!
Date published: 2026-05-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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samee to origin from
good
Brilliant piece of kit, don't be fooled by the size. Packs a mighty punch with great battery life. I had the Go3 which was already a great piece of kit but this upgrade together with the app and the option to customize for your surroundings is a brilliant addition. Great when you don't have much space or don't want a big speaker using up space. Packs the punch of a far bigger speaker. Great for use in kitchen, gardens, walking, at the park, pool tennis courts or even on the bike it's so portable and durable. 10/10
Date published: 2026-05-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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DarrenA from
The Great sound and easy to attach to a hiking bac
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this little speaker. Has big sound and bass in a little size. The volume actually gets pretty loud for how small it is. The buttons are nice and tactful makes it easy to control either from the speaker or from the phone. The size is perfect it fits in my hand and I can control the buttons while holding it in just one hand. It connects very fast to the phone without any issues. This is a great speaker to take on hikes.
Date published: 2026-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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StevenS from
JBL Go 5 is a portable powerhouse!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Go 5 continues JBL’s heritage by evolving this palm sized powerhouse and adding smarter pairing, bigger sound and deeper bass.
I own several of the previous Go models and love the rugged portability coupled with great sound. I listened to several genres so far on this speaker including rap, techno, ambient, pop and jazz while both indoor and outdoor. Indoor listening was as perfect as you would expect but outdoors is where the surprise factor came in. The power and range this speaker can deliver was outstanding considering you can fit it in your pocket! The highs and mids were definitely powerful enough while remaining clear and crisp while the bass delivery left me totally thrilled.
Fans can now pair with another JBL Go 5 by simply bumping the speakers together for what JBL calls Air Touch stereo pairing. There is also Auracast which allows this speaker to pair with other JBL Auracast speaker models. This absolutely opens the door to multi-speaker setups beyond the Go 5’s size class. Other additions include ambient lights. You can change light patterns in the JBL portable app. The lighting also serves as visual cues for volume adjustment, low battery and pairing status to name a few. The app has preset and customizable EQ settings as well as Playtime Boost to help extend battery life which is rated at 8 hours plus two additional hours with Playtime Boost. Lossless connectivity is supported through USB-C cable and a lossless source. The Go 5 is dust and drop proof with a ip68 water proof rating which gave me peace of mind while hiking on the trails.
The JBL Go 5 is truly one of the most rugged and versatile ultra-portable speakers on the market. It stretches far above its size with its sound and feature-rich capabilities. I can’t recommend this speaker enough for those wanting portability, compact footprint and customizable sound with easy connectivity.
Date published: 2026-05-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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AmyC from
Small and mighty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this small speaker! Because it’s water resistant, I like hooking it on the inside of my shower curtain. It produces great sound quality, rivaling my slightly larger speakers - so it links up great with auracast to create stereo sound in smaller spaces. I also appreciate the little nubby feet to position the speaker flat if you want.
Date published: 2026-04-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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MarkS from
Very portable and loud for its size.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really enjoyed putting this little powerhouse through everything I can throw at it. Fired up the JBL Portable app to get it all set up. Was easy to get it all synced up and ready to play. Loving the new light effects also on this one. Speaker felt strong and durable to the touch. Also good to know it’s IP68 proof also! For those beach or pool party’s. Sound was nice and clear with some of my go to playlists I tried. Also didn’t distort at max volume also. But if the presets are not to your liking. You can create a custom preset in the app also. Love that it fits in my pocket or my running backpack also. Very portable and the battery just kept on going. Didn’t even charge it after a week of using it. Really couldn’t find any flaws. It’s well put together and gets nice and loud. I wish I had another one to try the stereo pairing. Can’t wait till people have these in their hands. Y’all are gonna love it!
Date published: 2026-04-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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JJJJJJJJJJ from
¡...SUPERB PRODUCT...!
This Go 5 is really off THE CHAIN...! I have a Go 4 as well... I love 'em both! CSR personnel is also ALWAYS very helpful and informative...
Date published: 2026-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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AdamR from
Small size, Big Sound!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s honestly incredible how much audio you get out of these tiny little Bluetooth speakers anymore. I’ve been using this in my office while I work, in the golf cart while we’re golfing and even outside while grilling. The battery life is great it just keeps going and I don’t even have it in the “eco” setting. Build quality is great which is just what I’ve come to expect from JBL. They take pride in their quality and even the packaging is nice and Apple like. It feels solid, has a strap so you can clip it onto your golf bag or a backpack. It just has a great balanced full sound that gets loud and although not a crazy amount of bass it just sounds good. JBL has done a nice job with the app for it too. Clean interface and full EQ customization as well as lighting effects can be adjusted too. Setup is easy, just pair up and go. You don’t need the app but it’s there if you want extra settings. I would love to grab another and pair them together. If I had to get picky on one thing I just wish the lighting was RGB. I’m happy it has the lighting but I’ve always liked my Sony Speakers for their RGB lighting. All things considered though, if you’re in the market for a small little speaker with big sound and a small footprint to toss in your golf bag or bring camping and not break the bank, this is a solid performer. JBL never seems to disappoint.
Date published: 2026-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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BrandonD from
Very compact but still delivers great sound for th
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great little speaker , sound improvement over the go 4 is noticeable. More clear highs and more punchy bass. I really like how they added the LED strobe lights to it. I also like how the JBL is outlined just stands out more and I enjoy the look of it. Weight is about the same as the go 4 with it just being a little more bigger but not by much at all. Still is very portable and you can pretty much fit it anywhere you want to stick it.
Date published: 2026-04-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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azlan from
Air touch are the best pairin'
Bought today..hmm 2 of em just for airtouch functionality which made a perfect stereo OTG..I'd do it on Xtreme5 but let say Try this for start.
Date published: 2026-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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JoseC from
JBL Signature sound in a condensed tiny unit Large
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this little speaker with kighty sound. Messed with the equalizer quite a bit and was amused and impressed at how punchy and clear it can get. Love hearing my music on the go and this is light enough to carry around and bring sound where I want to like on my bike rides. I think people would like this as it pairs with their older JBL models with auracast with this new AirTouch technology and the design is sleek.
Date published: 2026-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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LALITJ from
Great sound, No Setup effort and fun light effect
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Once I got JBL Go 5 bluetooth speaker and was impressed by how easy it was to use right out of the box - no setup required. It connected instantly via bluetooth, and the sound quality was surprisingly powerful for such a compact device.
The design is elegant, making it easy to carry anywhere. One of my favorite feature is synchronized light effects that move with the music, adding a fun and impressive touch.
Overall, I really liked it and definitely would make a great gift for people of all ages.
Date published: 2026-04-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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ValenDRV from
Very Nice Speaker
This speaker is very good! Sound is very good and speaker is durable and portable. Just like all of my other JBL speakers, it starts right up and already starts trying to connect to my phone. The battery is very nice and the lights make the speaker look way cooler than it already is! I definitely recommend buying this
Date published: 2026-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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VickyD from
Awesome portable speaker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Awesome little speaker! We have an older version of the JBL Go which is still going strong, but this latest version has a couple of really great upgrades. It’s waterproof and dust proof. We hang it in the shower, we’ve taken it to the beach, the attached loop makes it super portable. It’s extremely rugged, there’s a rubberized feel to the exterior which feels very solid. Super easy to pair via Bluetooth, it’ll remember the last connection and connect quickly. And of course the sound is what you’d expect from JBL, really packs a punch for a tiny speaker, it can fill a whole room with sound. The app is easy to use. You have to use the app to control the equalizer and to turn off the lights. You can also connect multiple speakers to create surround sound.
My only only gripe about the product is that it is yet another JBL app. At this point I have an app for my earbuds, an app for my soundbar and now another app for this portable speaker. The apps all work great and all look and work the same. So I just wish it could all just be one app.
Date published: 2026-04-14
Rated 5 out of
5
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DavidS from
Louder, Better, Still Super Portable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Go 5 is a small speaker that really impressed me. I have used the previous version, the Go 4, and the Go 5 is slightly bigger and a bit heavier, but honestly it's not enough to notice or care when carrying it around. What you do notice is the sound, it's noticeably louder, I would say around 30% louder than the last version, which is a big upgrade for something this small.
Sound quality is great for the size. Highs and mids are clear and crisp, and while the bass is limited by how small the speaker is, it's still there. If you place it near a corner or a wall, the bass actually improves quite a bit, which is nice.
Design wise, it looks really good. The new front LED lights give it a cool look, especially in darker settings, although I do wish they changed colors instead of just being white. Controls are simple, you've got power, bluetooth, and the usual JBL Auracast multi-speaker pairing button, plus USB-C port for charging.
The battery life is pretty good, I've been getting about 6 to 8 hours depending on volume. There's a Playtime boost option in the app that really extends the battery life past 8 hours. I did notice it cuts down on the bass when it's on, but it's a cool feature to have if you just need more juice.
Talking about the JBL app, it's a nice addition, you can adjust EQ, update the speakers firmware, tweak the light settings to different modes, and connect to other speakers for stereo sound or PartyTogether mode.
Another big plus is that it's IP68 rated, so it's fully dust proof and waterproof. You don't really have to worry about using it outdoors, around the water, or in rough conditions, it can handle it.
Overall, I think the Go 5 is definitely worth getting or upgrading, if you have any of the previous versions, mainly because of the louder sound without compromising clarity.
JBL did a great job again, it's a well-built, great sounding, super portable speaker that also looks really cool.
Date published: 2026-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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AlexanderS from
The light are fixed are very cool and important to
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the quality of the physical appearance. It feels very durable and reliable to falls, dust and water damage. The setup is very easy. And the audio sounds amazing
Date published: 2026-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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KevinD from
Small Speaker with Great Sound
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a compact speaker with great sound! It’s crazy how something this small can put out legit sound. It gets louder than you’d expect and keeps the quality even as you turn the volume all the way up. I’ve mostly been using it in my home gym or just walking around the house and it’s been great.
It’s super convenient to connect to and perfect for working out or moving around. It’s small enough that I can carry it around the house in my pocket or in my hand. It gives you much better quality and louder sound than your phone speakers and other compact speakers I’ve used without taking any effort to bring it around the house.
What I’m most excited about is using it this summer! This speaker is easy to bring around so I’m excited to bring it all over - whether that’s the beach, pool, backyard BBQs, you name it.
Overall this speaker is amazing! The sound quality is great, it gets plenty loud, and all while being small and extremely portable.
Date published: 2026-04-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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JBLSpeakersarethebest77 from
OLD COLOR REVIVED
I have not tested it yet, but I am already so happy they brought back the turquoise color! THANK YOU SO MUCH JBL!!
Date published: 2026-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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NetanelN from
Amazing sound for a carry on speaker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL Go 5, I own many JBL speakers. Including the large ones, this JBL Go 5 is a small easy to carry.
Sound is very good, outside and inside, connected easily to my Pixel phone and JBL android app to manage the speaker is easy to set up.
For the one who likes lights in the speaker, u can set different lights from the app...
Bluetooth connection and you can also connect another same speaker as a group (I did not try it)
Charging it is a USB-C cable same as Android pixel phone, speaker came with no cable.
This is not a Google smart speaker as there is no wifi so you cannot ask it to play.
Overall, amazing JBL sound for pocket size speaker
Date published: 2026-04-03
Rated 4 out of
5
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KyleC from
Don't doubt the small package
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loud little bugger. Surprised all the nay sayers at work. Very clear at full volume. Did not expect that. I mean... I did. This is 2026. But it was more shocked at the execution. It is so conviently small and light. Big buttons for easy operation. I have not had the chance to drop it a few stories, but the unit feels solid. I am shocked at the charging port being exposed though. For something meant to be portable, there is no way to keep foreign debris from entering. Other than that, it keeps a great charge. Ran it ten hours at work with no worries. Good job JBL.
Date published: 2026-05-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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HikenBear from
Great sound, blah bluetooth
Wanted a small portable speaker and chose this over the GO4 due to the better Bluetooth. While the sound is excellent, the BT is disappointing. It still won't show the battery level with an iphone 17 pro outside of the JBL sound app, which BT ver 6.0 should easily do.
Date published: 2026-05-07
Rated 4 out of
5
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JonathonF from
JBL does not miss!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] JBL really packed everything they could into this Go 5! This speaker can actually fill a room with its sound with no distortion with some presence of mids and lows even with this tiny set up. Perfect for outdoor sporting events, clipping on a backpck for hiking, to keeping it bedside or at the office, this JBL Go 5 can handle it all thanks to its sleek and mordern design while also being very rugged handling decent drops and being IP68. Buttons as very clicky and would easily be able to use with gloves. With the JBL portable app, you can control the mini light show, the EQ, connect two of these together, get software updates, and use the playtime boost feature that adds 2 hours on top of the 8 hours this Go 5 already has normally! Essentially it adjusts lows and enhances mids and highs and has a little bit of a louder output. One thing to note, probably a one off but my packaging said I had a black JBL Go 5 but did receive a yellow one upon opening it up, which is not disappointing! JBL has always put out some great products and if you need a super portable speaker that still sounds and looks great this is the one for you!
Date published: 2026-05-03
Rated 4 out of
5
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Lisa1270 from
Have 2, live them both!
I have purchased 2 JBL machines lately. I would say my purple Go is going to be a strong favorite for going on Ranger rides on trails, but my 1st one, the Charge 5 (I think, although my daughter has the charge 6) is by far a better speaker! It’s red and much better sound. The Go almost sounds a bit muted, even when I play it pretty loud. So sound wise the charge 5 is best, but convenience and size wise, the Go is coat pocket perfect!!
Date published: 2026-04-27
