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

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.

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

Bought just over a week ago. Came very quickly. I was impressed with the compact packaging. You could use it straight out of the box. Turned it on and it was connected to my phone in under 5 seconds. Downloaded the app and there was an update. No USB-C cable in the box, luckily we have an abundance in our household. The speaker is very robust and compact. I was playing music through it the other day when my son said "that is very loud". For its size it is very loud. Battery usage - I have not had it on the go for the full 5 recommended hours of usage that it can supposedly give but in stints and bursts of 20 - 30 minutes and when checking with the app, each time there was 10% battery depletion. I really do like the idea of the integrated lights but feel they would have been better RGB as opposed to solid white and they don't align to the music being played, at this price point though it is not a deal breaker. I am a bit concerned about placing the speaker in water due to the USB-C charging point not being covered. I am sure it would be fine but that just plays on my mind. Overall not a bad little speaker to take out and about. Would I buy it again, at this price point yes.

The JBL Go 5 has been a great little speaker to have around. The size is brilliant — it's small, easy to carry around and really simple to use. The controls are straightforward, so you can just pick it up and start using it without any hassle. The JBL Portable app is a nice addition and gives you a few extra controls. I do think having more audio presets would be a good improvement, though. The sound quality is really good for a speaker this size. The audio is clear and you can easily make out lyrics or spoken words, depending on what you're listening to. The bass is decent too. I was hoping for a bit more punch from it, but given the size of the speaker, I think it still does a very good job. Battery life is also quite good and more than enough for how I use it. Charging the speaker is quick too, which is handy when you need to top it up. Overall, I'm very happy with it. It's portable, easy to use and great for taking with me wherever I want to listen to music.

I have owned this speaker for over a month, and I love it. May sound stupid but it's so quick to turn on and connect it makes it so easy, I used to just use my phone speaker on my desk but the Go 5 is so small and practical it can sit on my desk and gets used every day. The sound quality it really good, with the signature JBL sound. As I said it connects via Bluetooth really easily, the app is straight forward and has a number of settings like controlling the led, the sound settings, if you have another JBL product you can start a party so you can connect two devices and play the same music on both. The speaker is small but feels sturdy and well protected so you can confidently attach it to you bag etc. the battery life is very good and last as long as advertised.

I've got numerous JBL speakers, from Clip to Partybox. They all have their purpose, but the small speakers like the GO5 are used the most. I take it with me when going to the garage, take it with us on holiday, and use it in the garden to play background music during BBQs. It's a small speaker, so don't expect punchy bass, but overall it sounds very good and clear, and has great battery life. It's IP rated, so light rain isn't a problem. It connects to the phone without any problem, and you can also interconnect other JBL speakers in the app and play music from all of them at the same time.

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

This JBL Go 5 is a great all round speaker for any day conditions. It's has great great battery I've been using it for a couple of days on one charge from the beginning when I got it and the battery still has not run out. It's great to carry around it's so small that it can fit in your pocket but also has a hoop which can be used as a small handle or as a hoop for a clip such as a carabiner clip. I've had this speaker with me outside whilst it was raining one time and it held up perfectly it was unphased by the water so I can say that the waterproofing is great. For such a small speaker its clarity is great and there are basically no issues with it. However, the higher you turn up the volume the worse the sound quality gets which is this speaker's only let down. Lastly, I've had no problems with the connectivity of the speaker whether it was in the rain or at home it has been working perfectly for the time I have had it besides the volume issue.

Wow! This is a fantastic little budget speaker that doesn't skimp on quality. The build is fantastic, solid, feels nice and looks good. I love how portable this thing is! Fits easily in the palm of my hand and light enough to carry around in my bag. I'm so shocked at how good this little thing sounds. Love that it's USB C, love that it's waterproof and love how easy it is to connect to my devices. Battery performance 10/10 a good 8 hours on mid volume. Very happy with my purchase.

We absolutely loved taking our little JBL Go 5 with us on our beach holiday in Mallorca! My 15-year-old daughter especially loved it — although, as expected, she was definitely in charge of the playlist! 😂 It's such a handy little speaker to have on holiday. The sound is really impressive for something so small, and it was perfect for the beach, by the pool and even just having some music on while we were getting ready. The Bluetooth connection was really easy too, so my daughter could connect her phone quickly without any fuss. It's small enough to pop into a beach bag or handbag, so it never felt like something extra we were carrying around. It honestly added such a lovely atmosphere to our holiday, and I can see us taking it everywhere with us now. 💕 Also easy to clean after all the sand and water so definitely a holiday must.