JBL Go 5 Compact Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Got this as a surprise for my sister. She loved it and it’s in her favorite color. And I got myself one. These are great little Bluetooth speakers with a phenomenal sound and capability.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been very impressed with this little Bluetooth speaker despite it's snall size thr soeaket delivers clear sounds with strong low bass sounds Multi connection features seamlessly switch between my devices(phone and laptop) Bulld quality is excellent with very Sturdy soft material and it will last long timr

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.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Small but big, portable sound. This will be a great Bluetooth speaker for on the go needs such as the beach, in a kayak, at a park, or any mobile speaker needs. Will last you 10 hours of listening for your daily needs before needing to recharge the rechargeable built in battery. Easy to connect to your Bluetooth devices. Quality sound and lots of volume packed into this waterproof speaker.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very portable speaker. The sound is good for a very small speaker. The speaker doesn't have a lot of bass, but the clarity is good until you hit higher volumes. The speaker feels rugged and like it is waterproof. The battery life after a full charge is exceptional. Just remember to listen at lower volumes to have the battery life last. The speaker fits comfortably inside a front pocket when on the go. I recommend this speaker for a group of 4 to 5 people. The light show on speaker is cool too. Another exceptional product from JBL

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The updated design of the speaker is even better than past models, while still maintaining the same small convenient form factor and carry loop. The sound quality, as usual, is fantastic for the size. This model has an LED bar that has some different effects you can choose from in the app. To be honest, they are kind of pointless - would be much cooler if there was a music sync mode. There is also a software feature that makes the speakers perceived loudness increase and battery consumption decrease. This is done by mostly cutting base frequencies and boosting the highs, but it works well and makes for a great background music speaker that would stay on for a long time. This version also has Auracast, which works great with other JBL Auracast devices. With two of these, you could even make them into a stereo pair. It feels solid and durable like you wouldn’t be worried about it falling off a table, in the dirt, getting wet, etc. It’s a great little speaker that packs a punch.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This fun little JBL is just what I needed for my vacation to the beach. With its little slim body and the ability to connect to other JBL speakers I get asked where I picked this up all the time. It has a more durable feel with the woven speaker surrounding and feels a bit more solid then the Go4. The Bass is WAY better and provides clear and powerful Boise to my music.. I love the light display of the face of the speaker (shown in the video) it offers a nice ambience while listening to your favorite tunes. The setup was super easy like all JBL products are. Just pushed the Bluetooth button on the side of the speaker and look for it on your phone. The responsiveness to my music was next level and doesn’t miss a beat! See what o did there 😉 Thanks to taking the time to read this review and it’s a perfect speaker for your desk at work, the beach, the pool with out bothering others.. unless you want to. Another smart product from the masters at JBL!

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.