If you're looking for a speaker that you can throw in your backpack, purse, or even just stick in your pants pocket, you've probably come across JBL's popular GO line in the past.
The latest generation, the JBL GO 5, continues this successful tradition. But it brings a whole range of technological innovations that take it to the next level. This seemingly inconspicuous pocket speaker offers a combination of pure sound, advanced wireless pairing options and absolutely uncompromising resistance to external influences. Let's take a look at it.
Innovative design, absolute durability and emphasis on ecology
At first glance, the JBL GO 5 speaker retains its typical, extremely compact dimensions, thanks to which it fits right in the palm of your hand without any problems. A completely new element that gives the overall design a premium and highly modern look is the integrated ambient edge backlight (which has been popular with JBL speakers recently). You can buy the speaker in black, blue, pink, purple, white, red and camouflage variahere.
This lighting not only visually complements the atmosphere of the music being played through various adjustable lighting themes, but also fulfills a very important practical function. The edge glow serves as a visual indicator that promptly alerts you when the device is turned on, the pairing process is in progress, the modern Auracast mode is activated, or the battery is about to run out.
In terms of overall durability, this model is ready to withstand even the most demanding treatment. The design boasts an IP68 protection level, which in practice means that the device is fully dustproof, waterproof and also highly resistant to falls from a height. Whether you get caught in heavy rain on a trip, the speaker accidentally falls into the sand on the beach, or gets an unwanted splashance right at the edge of the pool, its sturdy construction ensures that it remains fully functional and will continue to play your favorite tunes tirelessly.
The manufacturer's approach to the issue of global sustainability is also very sympathetic. The construction of the JBL GO 5 is made entirely of recycled plastics and durable fabric without any use of harmful PVC. The ecological overlap even goes so far that the magnet of the sound driver itself contains recycled materials. The ecological direction is logically complemented by the sales packaging, which is made entirely of paper with the prestigious FSC certification and all printing on the box is done using environmentally friendly soy ink.
Sound performance: Huge musical performance hidden in the palm of your hand
Despite being a pocket-sized device, the JBL GO 5 promises the performance you would expect from much larger speakers. The driver withonem 4,8 W and a wide frequency range from 100 Hz to 19 kHz can produce surprisingly loud sound, which also has great and clear details. The JBL brand is famous for its specific sound tuning and this "crumb" is no exception. The bass is unexpectedly deep, full and punchy for a given size and weight category, which gives the music the right juice.
For true lovers of uncompromising sound quality, the manufacturer has prepared a huge and very pleasant surprise. The GO 5 model fully supports lossless music playback via USB-C. If you decide to connect the speaker to your compatible device directly using a cable and use lossless content from streaming services, you can enjoy your favorite playlists in absolutely maxThe highest possible quality, exactly as the creators intended in the recording studio. Every tiny detail, every breath of the performer and the subtle reverberations of the instruments stand out with absolute clarity.
Top-notch wirelessoneactivity and innovative sharing features
Bluetooth version 6.0 ensures smooth wireless audio transmission, which uses advanced modulation protocols and guarantees absolutely maximal connection stability without annoying dropouts. But where does the JBL GO 5 really exceland shows its technological superiority, there are extensive possibilities for interconnecting multiple devices.
If you want a true stereo experience with clearly separated left and right channels, just use the technology AirTouch. With this feature, you simply take two GO 5 speakers, physically place them together, and they pair completely automatically into full stereo mode in a split second.
The result is a much wider, more spacious and more dynamic soundstage. If you're hosting a larger party or gathering with friends in a large space, support for advanced Auracast technology will come in handy. It gives you the freedom to wirelessly connect a virtually unlimited number of compatible JBL speakers to create a truly immersive wall of sound.
All the functions and behavior of the device are always at your fingertips thanks to the well-tuned JBL Portable application. In its clear and user-friendly interface, you can fine-tune the sound in detail using a full-fledged seven-band equalizer, choose from various ambient lighting effects or perform wireless firmware updates. As the icing on the cake, JBL also offers compatibility with an additional microphone.onem JBL EasySing Mic Mini, which instantly turns an ordinary portable speaker into a karaoke machine.
Long battery life and expandable options
The compact body houses a high-quality Li-ion battery with a capacity of 3,85 Wh, which can power the speaker for long hours. In normal listening mode, you can count on a solid eight hours of continuous music playback. However, if your campfire party drags on and you need to squeeze the absolute most out of the speaker, maximum, just activate the special Playtime Boost feature in the mobile app.
This smart power saving mode effectively optimizes overall power consumption and can add an additional two hours of listening time, easily reaching a fantastic ten hours of total operation on a single charge. Recharging a completely depleted battery to 100% takes around three hours via USB-C.
Final summary of advantages and trade-offs
The new JBL GO 5 is clear proof that you no longer need to carry heavy and clumsy devices to achieve great sound and modern technological features. This pocket speaker does exactly what is expected of it in its price and size category, and adds a whole range of premium features. The price is 1290 CZK,
