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

I bought the Go 4 and that itself is a great little speaker, but the Go 5 is an evolutionary step. Both sound the same at low volumes, but what sold it for me was AuraCast. Get two of these and make a stereo pair, and it almost rivals my trusty old Flip 4. Much better soundstage, yet only almost as good as bass is the only thing that makes it's down. 87dB vs 70dB for the Flip 4. It makes my DAB radio obsolete, so it is going to get used far more than I first thought. I also love the fact that it uses mostly recycled material, and you can also replace the battery with a little effort. My 8 year old Flip 4 is true stereo and has a mic, so is now providing service in my workshop. Improved IP68 vs IP67 for the Go 4 is useful too. Great battery life at around 10-12 hours when below 50% volume. I'm still running in my Blue and Squad versions, and though only slightly larger than my single Go 4 (which I don't regret buying, while in Amsterdam), it still portable enough to be used any occasion. I also bought a Charge 6 during a sale, and pair the two Go 5's with it for a truly immersive surround sound experience. Even though it's just mono, it still sounded really good. If JBL can update AuraCast to run a downmixed Dolby Pro Logic setup, then your home Cinema would become a multi use system you can take anywhere! Over to you JBL!

I bought this speaker to take on holiday. I'd seen lots of positive reviews on JBL and on third party sites, and they all lived up to my experience. The speaker sound quality, especially the bass, is very strong. I was really impressed with the quality of the speaker and at such a good price point too.

I bought this a few weeks ago to replace the JBL GO4. The JBL Go 5 delivers louder, cleaner sound with improved bass for its tiny size. Its battery lasts up to 8–10 hours, depending on whether you use Playtime Boost. Connectivity is excellent thanks to Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast support, and USB‑C audio. The speaker is extremely tough, offering IP68 dust‑ and waterproofing plus a rugged body. It also features a refreshed design with ambient edge lighting, making it both durable and visually appealing.

Amazing speaker, great quality sound, Great build quality tough and rugged the lights are an amazing feature

This is a great little speaker! I have a large Bluetooth speaker that's not always practical regarding portability in the space I'm in (e.g. paddling in my kayak, cutting my hair in the bathroom, listening to music in the shower, doing small jobs around the house etc). Was after something small but didn't want to compromise on sound quality & had to be waterproof. This little speaker produces quality sound & is now my go to device! Good battery life & looks like it will offer good durability.

Great little speaker! Easy to pair out of the box with really straightforward instructions. Basic functions, does everything you need it to. Lasted a good 7 hours at a descent volume and was quick to charge. Even when the volume is high the sound quality is still good, especially considering it's price! We have taken this out and about and because of its size it's really easy to pop in a bag. Never had any issue with it's durability and even worked after being caught in the rain! Definitely recommend.

The JBL Go 5 might be small, but it is MIGHTY! I was not expecting much when I unboxed the JBL Go 5. I thought something so small and compact couldn't possibly play music the way I wanted it to. I connected my mobile phone to the speaker - which was extremely quick and easy to do - and couldn't believe my ears. The sound quality is amazing and the noise level is astonishing. The music sounded clear and bassy. I fully charged the speaker and have been using it a lot - I haven't ran out of battery yet. Its portable, waterproof, dust-proof and drop-proof. It feels like a high quality product. I've used it whilst camping and whilst in the shower. I absolutely love the AirTouch function - pairing to other JBL Go speakers to boost volume and get party ready! I also love the speaker lighting. You can change the ambient lighting to different themes, just to make it feel even more personalised. I didn't know how much I needed this product before I bought it, now I don't want to ever be without it! This would make a perfect gift for any music lover, especially a fussy teenager or the man who owns absolutely everything.

I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I've been blown away at how powerful this little speaker is. Punchy, and crystal clear. 100% I'm buying a second one so I can pair it with my one.

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

Come on. If you send these out to people for free, you are not going to receive a 'genuine' review. If you are engaging with all of the 'influencer nonsense' then again, not a genuine review. Couldn't you wait for real fans/buyers to contribute their views. It really does seem desperate and a lot misleading. I own the Go 3 and it's really good and I purchased it with my own money and I will almost certainly buy the Go 5 once again with my own money. JBL won't be sending me a free one in the hope of a glowing review with lovely photographs included. Or will they? No they won't. Anyway, it would also help if What Hi-Fi didn't publish the review before the product was completely available. Very few of the colours are there to be purchased as I write this. Surely that does not make any business sense at all. Anyway, I'm certain it will be a great little product which I can listen to in the coming few days or weeks. I'll check back after the weekend for the latest news on availability.