When you go browsing for portable Bluetooth speakers, you’ll find that some brands have a very loose definition of the word “portable.” Something that’s 20 lbs. and the size of an ottoman isn’t exactly portable just because it has a big handle on the back. If you want a speaker you can truly take anywhere with you, look no further than the JBL Go 5. This Bluetooth speaker is small enough to fit in your pocket and right now it happens to be on sale for 18%. Normally, JBL’s tiny speaker goes for $55, but the discount takes it down to just $45. That ends up saving you $10.
Despite being as small as it is, the JBL Go 5 is still able to pack some loud sound. It’s got a deep and punchy bass, all while fitting in the palm of your hand. You can even listen to lossless audio when connected to a source like your phone or laptop over USB-C.
JBL intends for you to be able to take this speaker with you to pretty much any place at all. It’s made to be durable, able to withstand hard falls to the ground. It’s also got an IP68 rating, meaning its both dustproof and waterproof. You can take this to the beach or poolside with you without having to worry about it getting splashed.
If you set yourself up with more than one JBL Go 5—or happen to have another compatible JBL speaker—you can pair the two together using AuraCast. This lets you play the same thing out of both simultaneously which is great for covering a wider area. You can also have the two treated as separate left and right channels to allow for true stereo sound with your speakers.
Battery life is more than acceptable. At full charge, you can get up to 10 hours of listening time out of the JBL Go 5.
Ambient Lighting
The JBL Go 5 is equipped with a series of LED lights which can help set the vibe when playing music at night. There are several lighting themes to choose from, and the feature also gets used to communicate statuses like low battery and pairing mode.
Amazon has the JBL Go 5 available in a wide assortment of colors. Orange, pink, and yellow unfortunately are sold out, but you can scoop up the black, blue, purple, red, white, teal, or camo “Squad” pattern for the discounted $45 rate for a limited time.
