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JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Go 5

Product A: JBL

Flip 7

51 of 96 known
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Product B: JBL

Go 5

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  • 21 different values
  • 15 known for one only
  • 20 the same
  • 31 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Rated audio powerA: 35WB: 4.8WFlip 7 is 7.3 times higher.
  2. Playback time (claimed)A: 14hB: 8hFlip 7 is 6 h higher.
  3. Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 60HzB: 87HzFlip 7 is 27 Hz lower.
  4. Charging timeLower is betterA: 2.5hB: 3hFlip 7 is 0.5 h lower.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A560g
B231g

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AJBL Flip 7
BJBL Go 5

General

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Series
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Go1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Go 5 family product title.
Model numbers
JBLFLIP7TBLUAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Item number on this exact page. Colour-specific retail SKU is one proven identifier, not an exhaustive regional SKU list.
JBLGO5BLKAM1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Selected current US Black page explicitly lists Item# JBLGO5BLKAM. Regulatory alternatives GO5, GO5D, GO5T and GO5R are not all assigned to this selected SKU.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase on the accessed date.
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Black US offer is in stock and available to purchase.
Predecessor
JBL Flip 610Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-flip-7-vs-flip-6-whats-the-difference-between-these-two-bluetooth-speakersRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Flip 6 the predecessor of the Flip 7 and says the Flip 6 has been surpassed by its successor.
JBL Go 47Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Own review explicitly identifies Go 4 as predecessor. Its specs are not inherited.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$54.956Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-5-review-small-upgrades-same-ultra-portable-appeal-156037Read 8 October 2026Contemporaneous April 18, 2026 actual review explicitly reports US MSRP $54.95. No current discount or storefront comparison price used. Tax treatment is unstated.
Launch price (EU)
€149.997Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/56312-1741344461-Press%20Release%20JBL%20Flip%207%20and%20Charge%206%20Final%20with%20track%20changes-7d6e0f.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published EMEA consumer launch price 149.99 euros Flip 7 or 199.99 euros Charge 6. Not a current sale price.
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Markets
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US1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Native US store, selected Black-AM-Current, US item code and USD offer. No other market variant is added.
Colours
Blue, Red, Sand, Black, Funky Black, Squad, Pink, White, Purple, Turquoise1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Colour selector labels on the current maker product page. Custom printed finishes are excluded.
Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black is represented for this selected reference.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes an ultra-portable speaker.

Audio

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Audio channels
Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.
Mono8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/go-5Read 8 October 2026Public Music verdict explicitly says a single Go 5 downmixes stereo to mono. Reviewer tested Turquoise, with the same single-transducer marketed Go 5 hardware. Other-color performance expectations are not used to invent microphone, range, or locked measurement cells.
Audio drivers
AJBL Flip 7
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer1Not available25
Tweeter11610
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.
BJBL Go 5
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Full-range transducer145
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications lists a 45 mm transducer. Actual SoundGuys review describes its single 45 mm driver, while TechRadar explicitly identifies a single full-range 45 mm driver. Driver implementation type and passive radiator count are not separately published in these sources.6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-5-review-small-upgrades-same-ultra-portable-appeal-156037Read 8 October 2026Actual Go 5 review identifies its 45 mm driver, distinct from the previous Go 4 output rating.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Go 5 review explicitly identifies its single full-range 45 mm driver. This confirms the powered driver count rather than inferring count from total RMS output.
Passive radiators
29Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/jbl-flip-7-p76391/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Audio section explicitly describes a woofer, tweeter and pair of passive radiators in one Flip 7. Receive-codec and backward-compatibility claims elsewhere in this review conflict with other sources and are not imported.
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Rated audio power
35W6Maker product pagede.jbl.com/blog/grip-vs-flip.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker comparison explicitly total 35 W, 25 W woofer and 10 W tweeter. Exact Flip 7 datasheet identifies the matching components as RMS.
4.8W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published total audio output 4.8 W RMS for the portable battery model. No peak output or separate mains rating is supplied.
Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.
87Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published audio frequency response 87 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB. Maker claim, not reviewer-measured extension.
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.
20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published 87 Hz to 20 kHz at -6 dB.
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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85dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published greater than 85 dB. The stored number is the stated lower bound, not an exact measured 85 dB.
Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable app provides adjustable sound controls. Review separately identifies the number of EQ bands.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names a user-adjustable seven-band EQ in JBL Portable.
Equalizer bands
74Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes 7-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.
71Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Seven-band EQ, separate from lighting themes and fixed sound modes.
Automatic sound adjustment
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026AI Sound Boost analyses music in real time to optimise acoustic performance and reduce distortion. Not placement calibration.
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Sound modes
Playtime Boost2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named maker battery extension mode Playtime Boost. It changes sound and is separate from normal playback.
Playtime Boost6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-5-review-small-upgrades-same-ultra-portable-appeal-156037Read 8 October 2026Playtime Boost reduces bass output to extend total runtime to about ten hours. Only this verified mode name is stored.
Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026AirTouch links two Go 5 units for separate left/right stereo. It is not stereo reproduction from a single unit.
Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names Auracast. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.
AirTouch, Auracast1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026AirTouch is the two-unit stereo-pairing feature. Auracast links multiple compatible JBL Auracast speakers. No maximum group count is published.
Max linked speakers
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Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Bluetooth version
5.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.
6.02Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own technical table states Bluetooth 6.0. Version alone is not used to infer LE Audio.
Bluetooth codecs
Not available
SBC, AAC, LC32Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Supported format list explicitly names SBC, AAC and LC3 in the Bluetooth specification. These are codecs, despite the website Music File Formats label. They are not USB storage-file formats. Source does not separately identify LC3 connection roles.
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.
A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit A2DP V1.4 and AVRCP V1.6.
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Speaker-to-speaker grouping and same-model stereo over Auracast. Does not prove reception from every third-party Auracast transmitter.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Explicit supported feature for compatible JBL speaker groups. This is not a blanket claim that all broadcast reception or transmission roles are supported.
Multipoint
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts verdict explicitly connects two devices simultaneously.
Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Go 5 features section explicitly says multi-point connectivity. Maximum concurrent source count is not published and is not inferred from AirTouch stereo pairing.
Multipoint source devices
28Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/flip-7Read 8 October 2026Two simultaneously connected source devices, such as phone and laptop. Locked measurement table results not accessed.
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026USB-C lossless audio from a laptop or other supported audio source. Requires compatible source content and USB connection.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports lossless USB-C audio from compatible apps/services and audio content. USB storage-file playback is separate.
USB drive playback
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No3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Lossless audio panel shows a computer connected through USB and an explicitly crossed-out USB drive with music symbol. USB drive file playback is not supported.
USB audio file formats
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Ports
AJBL Flip 7
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input, USB audio input
Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. USB-C also handles audio input, as exact product page states.
BJBL Go 5
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging and wired audio input
Source1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Complete Connection Ports specification lists USB-C input. QSG shows the same physical port used for charging and computer audio. Optional EasySing Mic Mini compatibility is not an included microphone or a built-in call microphone.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.
No6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-5-review-small-upgrades-same-ultra-portable-appeal-156037Read 8 October 2026Explicitly no built-in microphone and no phone-call support. Optional EasySing Mic Mini is a separate accessory.
Voice assistants
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Controls
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Auracast pairing, Play/pause, Volume up/down4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026Review describes power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls and raised playback controls. Flip 7 and Charge 6 review action table identifies volume and play/pause buttons. Buttons are separate from app controls.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Auracast linking, USB audio activation, Lighting on/off, Factory reset3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG Bluetooth pairing diagram gives play/pause once, next twice, previous three times and volume buttons. Power, Bluetooth and Auracast controls are separate. Lossless playback holds play while connecting USB. Reset holds plus and play for more than two seconds. Lighting can be enabled/disabled through the app and the shown on/off control.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named companion app.
App platforms
iOS, Android1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker feature table explicitly lists mobile app for iOS and Android.
iOS, Android3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026QSG explicitly displays App Store and Google Play for JBL Portable.
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw2c12e1b4/pdfs/PA_JBL_Flip%207_QSG_Global_SOP_V9_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app description explicitly supports device updates. QSG independently says update software.
Built-in lighting
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in ambient edge lighting with selectable themes and power/pairing/battery/Auracast status cues. Color is fixed to the physical color variant, not user-selectable RGB.6Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-go-5-review-small-upgrades-same-ultra-portable-appeal-156037Read 8 October 2026Actual review says only the single lighting color corresponding to the body color is supported. The app changes effects, not the LED color.
Lighting modes
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Bounce, Loop, Switch, Freeze7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual app test names Bounce, Loop, Switch and Freeze. Only these verified effect names are listed.

Smart home

None of 3 known
Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer battery.
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own sheet specifies the built-in portable battery pack.
Playback time (claimed)
14h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 14 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. Normal mode. Playtime Boost runtime is separate.
8h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to eight hours in normal playback. Depends on volume, audio content and ambient-light themes. Volume, lighting preset and connection are not fixed in the published claim.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
16h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to 16 h with Playtime Boost. Normal 14 h plus up to 2 h. Reduced bass and changed EQ documented by SoundGuys. Volume and content still affect runtime.
10h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Total up to ten hours with Playtime Boost, equal to eight plus two additional hours. SoundGuys explicitly explains that this mode reduces bass. Not stored as ordinary playback.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Actual Go 5 review explicitly gives total ten hours with battery-saving Playtime Boost enabled, distinct from eight-hour normal playback. This corroborates the own sheet eight-plus-two notation.
Battery energy
17.28Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.
3.85Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published Li-ion pack energy 3.85 Wh. It agrees with the explicitly published 3.85 V and 1000 mAh, without assuming voltage.
Battery capacity
4,800mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.
1,000mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published equivalent capacity 1000 mAh at 3.85 V.
Nominal battery voltage
3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.
3.85V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published nominal pack voltage 3.85 V.
Battery chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.
Lithium-ion2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published Li-ion.
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
2.5h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.
3h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker claims three hours using DC 5 V / 1 A. No included USB cable or adapter. Simultaneous playback during charging is not specified.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
IP681Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. Maker lab submersion condition is 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes.
IP682Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own sheet states IP68. QSG footnote specifies 1.5 m immersion for 30 minutes. This immersion depth is not a drop-test height or a floating claim.
Floats
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Drop resistance
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly claims resistance to a 1 m drop onto concrete.
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact maker feature explicitly says Drop-proof. No test height or standardized drop procedure is published, so drop_test_height_m is omitted.
Drop test height
1m1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Lab claim up to 1 m above a concrete floor. Not a guarantee for every surface or drop orientation.
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Carry features
PushLock detachable loop, PushLock detachable carabiner1Maker product pagejbl.com/FLIP-7.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker describes the integrated or supplied carry accessory.
Integrated non-adjustable carrying loop9Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/jbl-go-5Read 8 October 2026Actual Go 5 review identifies a durable non-adjustable carry loop integrated at the top right.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
6.27h5Measurementsoundguys.com/jbl-flip-7-review-same-flip-more-features-132337Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys continuous music battery test lasted 6 h 16 min at steady 80 dB measured 1 m away. Normal playback without Playtime Boost. Review sample firmware 0.5.2.0 and app 6.6.11. Battery result added June 13, 2025, exact battery-run firmware not separately identified. Converted from hours/minutes. Louder test differs from maker unspecified-volume maximum.
9h8Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/jbl/go-5Read 8 October 2026Public Outdoors verdict and Go 4 comparison explicitly give nine hours of continuous battery life for the actual tested Turquoise Go 5 sample. The reviewer explicitly expects all color variants to perform similarly. The maker publishes the same Go 5 battery and audio specifications for the selected Black reference, with no identified material hardware difference. Preserve this as a reviewer-scoped Turquoise sample result, not a guaranteed Black-unit runtime. Public test method loops audio at 80 dB SPL measured at 1 m, from full charge to depletion with the latest available firmware. Actual lighting theme, EQ, codec and firmware version are not disclosed in the public review. The verdict separately mentions enabling Playtime Boost for more runtime. Maker eight-hour normal and ten-hour Boost claims remain separate. No membership-locked numeric cell was used.10Measurementrtings.com/speaker/tests/active-features/batteryRead 8 October 2026Public speaker battery method: fully charge after updating to latest available firmware, loop an audio track at 80 dB SPL at 1 m, and time until the speaker runs out of charge. This supplies method context for the publicly stated Go 5 result. Exact Go 5 light/EQ/codec settings and firmware version are not stated.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width182.5Height69.5Depth71.5mm(7.2 × 2.7 × 2.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.
Width101Height77.4Depth43mm(4 × 3 × 1.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own maker table explicitly labels W×H×D: 101×77.4×43 mm. Carry-loop inclusion in the body measurement is not separately specified.
Weight
560g(1.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026PDF net mass 0.56 kg. Product page lists 0.826 kg, which conflicts with both current QSG and datasheet.
231g(8.1 oz)3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026English technical table gives net 0.231 kg, exactly 231 g. It takes precedence over the spec-sheet and storefront rounded 0.23 kg. Packaging gross weight 0.32 kg is excluded.
Body materials
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled fabric grille2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies recycled plastic and fabric for speaker grille. Packaging paper is excluded from body materials.
Rubber protective edges5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68681/pdf/campaigns/982-jbl-introduces-jbl-xtreme-5-and-jbl-go-5-with-upgraded-sound-new-lighting-features-and-improved-durab.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official JBL release describes both the Go 5 and Xtreme 5 as having protective rubber edges. No unsupported polymer names or packaging-as-body materials are added.

Certifications

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Other certifications
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FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies FSC-certified paper packaging. This is packaging certification, not certification of the speaker electronics.

In the box

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In the box
JBL Flip 7, Carabiner, PushLock loop, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw34f5ab2d/pdfs/JBL_FLIP_7_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker box list. Loop also explicitly included in PushLock feature text and QSG diagram. USB cable not included.
JBL Go 5 speaker, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and Safety Sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own US-linked sheet lists speaker, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and Safety Sheet. USB cable is explicitly not included. Optional EasySing Mic Mini and charger are not in this published bundle.

Warranty

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1year4Maker product pagesupport.jbl.com/howto/jbl-warranty-information-us/000028546.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current manufacturer US policy specifies one year for portable powered speakers purchased from authorized US resellers and used in the US. It is the published default unless a different period is stated on the supplied Warranty Card. Exact Go 5 page includes that card but does not separately publish a model-specific exception. Statutory rights and optional retailer coverage are excluded.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.