JBL Go 5 | Ultra-portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker with JBL legendary sound and ambient edge lighting

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Features

Big sound in the palm of your hand

The JBL Go 5 packs louder legendary JBL sound with even deeper bass than before. It's seriously big sound from a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand.

Mood-boosting ambient edge lighting

Set the vibe with ambient edge lighting. Pick from light themes and get visual cues for power, pairing, low on battery, or in Auracast™ mode.

Up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost

Keep up the fun for up to 8 hours, plus an extra 2 with Playtime Boost. So you can squeeze more fun out of every charge.

All the proofs (dust, water, and drop)

Beach days, surprise rain, clumsy hands—no problem. With IP68 waterproof and dust-proof protection and a tough drop-proof build, the JBL Go 5 keeps playing through it all.

AirTouch instant stereo pairing

Bump two JBL Go 5 speakers together to link them up through AirTouch for true stereo sound. It instantly pairs them for left and right stereo sound.

Link up and play with Auracast™

Go bigger together by linking multiple JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers wirelessly for an even wider, more immersive sound.

Pure sound with lossless playback

Plug in and hear your playlists in their purest form. The JBL Go 5 supports lossless USB-C audio for high-quality streaming that hits every detail.* *Requires compatible lossless audio content from supported apps/ services.

Customize with the JBL Portable app

Make your speaker yours. Fine-tune your sound with a 7-band EQ, select light themes, and update your tech on the fly—all from the JBL Portable app.

Recycled plastic, PVC-free, plus FSC certified paper packaging

The JBL Go 5 is packaged with PVC-free post-consumer recycled plastic and fabric, plus a recycled driver magnet. Its packaging is printed on FSC-certified soy ink paper.

Compatible with JBL EasySing Mic Mini

The JBL Go 5 is compatible with JBL EasySing Mic Mini. Availability may vary across different regions, sold separately.

Specs & Downloads

Item#: JBLGO5WHT

Product Description

Grab and Go

Big vibes, pocket-sized. The JBL Go 5 has serious audio power. Legendary JBL sound shines brightly through crystal-clear details and deep, rich bass that feels louder than should be possible in this palm-sized casing. But the Go 5 is more than iconic sound. New edge lighting powers a soft ambient glow—and you also get selectable themes and visual cues for powering on, pairing, and battery life. And with up to 10 hours of battery life, you can count on the JBL Go 5 to soundtrack your day from morning til night. Take this IP68 waterproof, dust-proof, and drop-proof speaker anywhere—and never worry about a surprise rain shower or accidental fumble again. And hey—when the party calls for louder sound, this speaker still rocks. Bump two Go 5 speakers together to link them up through AirTouch for true stereo sound, or use Auracast™ to pair up to JBL Auracast™-enabled speakers and turn the jams up even louder. And with the JBL Portable app, you can make your listening experience truly yours. It's big sound—all there for the grabbing and going.

General Specifications

Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 85 dB

Output power (W) 4.8 W RMS

Audio Specifications

Transducer 45 mm / 1.75"

Frequency Response 100 Hz - 19 kHz (-6 dB)

Dimensions

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) (cm) 10.1 x 7.74 x 4.3

Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth) (in) 3.98 x 3.05 x 1.7

Weight (kgs) 0.23

Weight (lbs) 0.51

Control and Connection Specifications

Portable Speaker Specs - Supported Music File Formats SBC, AAC, LC3

Connection Ports USB-C (in)

Bluetooth Profile A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6

Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range (GHz) 2.4 - 2.4835

Bluetooth Transmitter Modulation GFSK, π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK

Bluetooth Transmitter Power ≤ 16 dBm (EIRP)

Bluetooth version 6.0

Battery

Battery Charge Time (hours) 3

Maximum Operating Temperature 40 °C

Battery Type Li-ion 3.85 Wh

Maximum music playing time (hrs) 8

Features

Playtime Boost true

IP Code IP68

Dustproof true

Drop-proof true

Waterproof Yes

Supports Auracast Yes

AirTouch Yes

What's in the box?

1 x JBL Go 5
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty Card and Safety Sheet
(USB cable not included)

Documents & Downloads

The latest owner's manuals, quick start guides, and documents.

Quick Start Guide (Multilingual)

2 MB

Spec Sheet (English)

1 MB

Support

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