JBL Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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JBL Go 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Waterproof and Dustproof - Black
The JBL Go 5 is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker with IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection and a drop-proof build. It offers up to 10 hours of battery life and connects via Bluetooth and USB. Two units can pair for stereo sound, or additional Auracast-enabled speakers can connect wirelessly. Ambient edge lighting provides power, pairing, and battery status indicators. The speaker features a dynamic driver with 4.8 watts of output power.
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MSRP $54.95
- $39.95View at Amazon
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Big vibes, pocket-sized. The JBL Go 5 fits in the palm of your hand and somehow delivers legendary JBL sound with deep, rich bass that feels way too loud for something this small. Crystal-clear detail, serious low end—it's the kind of portable audio that makes people ask what speaker you're using. Beyond the sound, ambient edge lighting sets a soft glow around the speaker that shifts with what's happening—powering on, pairing, running low on battery. Pick a light theme that fits your mood and let it ride. And with up to 10 hours of playtime plus an extra 2 with Playtime Boost, this portable Bluetooth speaker keeps the soundtrack going well past sundown. Clumsy moment at the pool? No stress. IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection plus a drop-proof build means this outdoor waterproof speaker is genuinely built for real life—not just the careful version of it. Want to fill more space with sound? Bump two Go 5 speakers together and AirTouch instantly links them into true stereo. Or connect additional Auracast-enabled speakers wirelessly when the moment calls for something bigger. It's big sound—all there for the grabbing and going.
- LEGENDARY JBL SOUND: Big loud sound from a speaker that fits in your palm—seriously. The JBL Go 5 packs deep, rich bass and crystal-clear detail into ultra-portable audio that punches well above its pocket-sized weight.
- AMBIENT EDGE LIGHTING: Set the mood with a soft ambient glow around the edges. Pick from selectable light themes and get visual cues for power, pairing, and battery—portable speakers have never looked this good in the dark.
- IP68 WATERPROOF & DROP-PROOF: Beach days, surprise rain, clumsy hands—no problem. This waterproof speaker is dustproof, weatherproof, and tough enough to shrug off drops. Take it anywhere and never sweat the what-ifs.
- 10-HOUR BATTERY: Keep the portable audio going for up to 8 hours, then squeeze out 2 more with Playtime Boost—so the soundtrack to your day runs from morning coffee to last call.
- EASY STEREO PAIRING: Bump two Go 5 bluetooth speakers together and AirTouch instantly links them into true left-right stereo. Or connect multiple JBL Auracast-enabled speakers wirelessly for an even wider, more immersive sound.
- Brand
- JBL
- Color
- Black
- Model Name
- Go 5
- Item Weight
- 8.16 ounces
- Model Number
- JBLGO5BLKAM
- Speaker Type
- Portable Speaker
- Is Waterproof
- True
- Mounting Type
- Floor Standing
- Series Number
- 5
- Control Method
- App, Touch
- Number Of Items
- 1
- Antenna Location
- For Smartphones or Tablets
- Audio Driver Type
- Dynamic Driver
- Audio Output Mode
- Surround
- Frequency Response
- 20 hertz
- Additional Features
- Hi Res Audio, LED Light, Portable, Stereo Pairing, Waterproof
- Number Of Batteries
- 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
- Wireless Technology
- Bluetooth
- Warranty Description
- 1 Year manufacturer
- Connectivity Protocol
- Bluetooth, USB
- Signal To Noise Ratio
- 85 db
- Item Dimensions D X W X H
- 1.7"D x 3.98"W x 3.05"H
- Speaker Maximum Output Power
- 4.8 watts
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