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JBL - Go 5 - Ultra-portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2026 - Squad
Average customer rating
4.7
(36 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 36 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Go 5 - Ultra-portable waterproof and drop-proof speaker - 2026 - Squad
Customer Rating
5
Very Nice Speaker
on April 16, 2026
Posted by: ValenDRV
from West Monroe Louisiana
This speaker is very good! Sound is very good and speaker is durable and portable. Just like all of my other JBL speakers, it starts right up and already starts trying to connect to my phone. The battery is very nice and the lights make the speaker look way cooler than it already is! I definitely recommend buying this
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Customer Rating
5
Great sound, No Setup effort and fun light effect
on April 16, 2026
Posted by: LALITJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Once I got JBL Go 5 bluetooth speaker and was impressed by how easy it was to use right out of the box - no setup required. It connected instantly via bluetooth, and the sound quality was surprisingly powerful for such a compact device.
The design is elegant, making it easy to carry anywhere. One of my favorite feature is synchronized light effects that move with the music, adding a fun and impressive touch.
Overall, I really liked it and definitely would make a great gift for people of all ages.
The design is elegant, making it easy to carry anywhere. One of my favorite feature is synchronized light effects that move with the music, adding a fun and impressive touch.
Overall, I really liked it and definitely would make a great gift for people of all ages.
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Customer Rating
5
JBL Signature sound in a condensed tiny unit Large
on April 19, 2026
Posted by: JoseC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this little speaker with kighty sound. Messed with the equalizer quite a bit and was amused and impressed at how punchy and clear it can get. Love hearing my music on the go and this is light enough to carry around and bring sound where I want to like on my bike rides. I think people would like this as it pairs with their older JBL models with auracast with this new AirTouch technology and the design is sleek.
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Customer Rating
5
Very compact but still delivers great sound for th
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: BrandonD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great little speaker , sound improvement over the go 4 is noticeable. More clear highs and more punchy bass. I really like how they added the LED strobe lights to it. I also like how the JBL is outlined just stands out more and I enjoy the look of it. Weight is about the same as the go 4 with it just being a little more bigger but not by much at all. Still is very portable and you can pretty much fit it anywhere you want to stick it.
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Customer Rating
5
Small size, Big Sound!
on April 25, 2026
Posted by: AdamR
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s honestly incredible how much audio you get out of these tiny little Bluetooth speakers anymore. I’ve been using this in my office while I work, in the golf cart while we’re golfing and even outside while grilling. The battery life is great it just keeps going and I don’t even have it in the “eco” setting. Build quality is great which is just what I’ve come to expect from JBL. They take pride in their quality and even the packaging is nice and Apple like. It feels solid, has a strap so you can clip it onto your golf bag or a backpack. It just has a great balanced full sound that gets loud and although not a crazy amount of bass it just sounds good. JBL has done a nice job with the app for it too. Clean interface and full EQ customization as well as lighting effects can be adjusted too. Setup is easy, just pair up and go. You don’t need the app but it’s there if you want extra settings. I would love to grab another and pair them together. If I had to get picky on one thing I just wish the lighting was RGB. I’m happy it has the lighting but I’ve always liked my Sony Speakers for their RGB lighting. All things considered though, if you’re in the market for a small little speaker with big sound and a small footprint to toss in your golf bag or bring camping and not break the bank, this is a solid performer. JBL never seems to disappoint.
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Customer Rating
4
Have 2, live them both!
on April 26, 2026
Posted by: Lisa1270
from 15757 200TH ST
I have purchased 2 JBL machines lately. I would say my purple Go is going to be a strong favorite for going on Ranger rides on trails, but my 1st one, the Charge 5 (I think, although my daughter has the charge 6) is by far a better speaker! It’s red and much better sound. The Go almost sounds a bit muted, even when I play it pretty loud. So sound wise the charge 5 is best, but convenience and size wise, the Go is coat pocket perfect!!
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Customer Rating
5
Very portable and loud for its size.
on April 26, 2026
Posted by: MarkS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really enjoyed putting this little powerhouse through everything I can throw at it. Fired up the JBL Portable app to get it all set up. Was easy to get it all synced up and ready to play. Loving the new light effects also on this one. Speaker felt strong and durable to the touch. Also good to know it’s IP68 proof also! For those beach or pool party’s. Sound was nice and clear with some of my go to playlists I tried. Also didn’t distort at max volume also. But if the presets are not to your liking. You can create a custom preset in the app also. Love that it fits in my pocket or my running backpack also. Very portable and the battery just kept on going. Didn’t even charge it after a week of using it. Really couldn’t find any flaws. It’s well put together and gets nice and loud. I wish I had another one to try the stereo pairing. Can’t wait till people have these in their hands. Y’all are gonna love it!
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Customer Rating
5
Small and mighty
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: AmyC
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this small speaker! Because it’s water resistant, I like hooking it on the inside of my shower curtain. It produces great sound quality, rivaling my slightly larger speakers - so it links up great with auracast to create stereo sound in smaller spaces. I also appreciate the little nubby feet to position the speaker flat if you want.
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