JBL has quietly announced the new JBL GO 5 speaker. The small, colorful Bluetooth speaker builds on the familiar GO design, but this time JBL is layering in a handful of meaningful upgrades.
At first glance, not much has changed about the design. The GO 5 keeps its compact, block-like shape, measuring 101 x 77.4 x 43 mm and weighing about 230 grams. It’s small enough to slip into a bag pocket without much thought.
JBL is offering it in six color options, including Black, Red, Sky Blue, Pink, Orange, and Deep Blue (Cloisonne). There’s also WINK ambient lighting built in for a subtle visual layer. And as expected, the speaker comes with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
JBL GO 5 Specifications
Internally, JBL says the GO 5 has been tuned by the Harman Acoustics team. Output power is rated at 4.8W RMS, a modest bump that suggests slightly stronger sound compared to previous models.
It uses a 45mm driver and offers a frequency response range of 100 Hz to 19 kHz (-6dB), with a signal-to-noise ratio above 85 dB. As expected from a speaker of this size, it’s built more for personal listening and small gatherings rather than filling large rooms.
For connectivity, the GO 5 moves to Bluetooth 6.0 and supports SBC, AAC, and LC3 codecs. JBL is also adding support for Bluetooth AURACAST, a newer feature designed to broadcast audio to multiple compatible devices. There’s an AirTouch one-touch pairing function as well, aimed at simplifying the setup process.
If you own more than one GO 5, you can power them on and have two units automatically connect to form a stereo pair. Multiple speakers can also be wirelessly linked together for a wider sound setup.
For those who prefer a wired option, the GO 5 supports direct USB-C connection to a computer and includes a built-in DAC chip for digital audio playback.
Inside, there’s a 1000mAh lithium-ion battery (3.85Wh, equivalent to 3.8V/1000mAh). JBL claims up to 8 hours of music playback with lights off, depending on volume level and audio content. Charging takes about three hours using a 5V/1A USB-C input. The maximum operating temperature is listed at 40°C.
The JBL GO 5 is now available for pre-order in China for 399 yuan (roughly $58), with broader global availability expected in the coming days.
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