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JBL Go 5 vs Sony SRS-XB100

Product A: JBL

Go 5

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Product B: Sony

SRS-XB100

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  • 24 different values
  • 26 known for one only
  • 10 the same
  • 27 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.

  1. Playback time (claimed)A: 8hB: 16hSony is 8 h higher.
  2. Charging timeLower is betterA: 3hB: 4.5hJBL is 1.5 h lower.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

0 to 25,000 g

A231g
B274g

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Go 5
BSony SRS-XB100

General

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Series
Go1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Go 5 family product title.
EXTRA BASS2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan links the model with its EXTRA BASS series content.
Model numbers
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.
SRS-XB100, YY7856E1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide cover states Model YY7856E. The guide title and specifications name SRS-XB100.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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8 May 20235Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-05-08-Sony-Electronics-Launches-Two-New-Wireless-Speakers,-the-Powerful-Party-Speaker-SRS-XV800-and-the-Compact-SRS-XB100Read 10 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc. announced the SRS-XB100 on 8 May 2023 in San Diego. Preorders opened that day and US sales started on 22 May 2023.
Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Black US offer is in stock and available to purchase.
Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan product page is live on the accessed date.
Predecessor
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.
Sony SRS-XB136Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Tom's Guide says the SRS-XB100 replaces the Sony SRS-XB13.11Reviewengadget.com/sonys-latest-portable-party-speaker-also-works-with-your-tv-160026094.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's launch report says the SRS-XB100 replaces the SRS-XB13 in Sony's compact Bluetooth lineup.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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.
$595Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-05-08-Sony-Electronics-Launches-Two-New-Wireless-Speakers,-the-Powerful-Party-Speaker-SRS-XV800-and-the-Compact-SRS-XB100Read 10 October 2026Pricing section says the SRS-XB100 will be sold for $59 USD and $79 CAD. Tom's Guide also gives $59 as the full retail price. SoundGuys and TechRadar print $59.99. US prices exclude sales tax.6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Review states a full retail price of $59 / GBP 55 / AU$78.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€64.9910Reviewpcwelt.de/article/2197732/sony-srs-xb100-test.htmlRead 10 October 2026German test says Sony sells the SRS-XB100 directly from EUR 64.99. Retailer list prices (UVP) at Saturn and MediaMarkt Austria also show 64.99. The Sony Europe launch post gives approximately EUR 65 but blocks agents. Includes VAT. Evidence is for Germany.
Markets
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.
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Colours
Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black is represented for this selected reference.
Black, Light Gray, Blue, Orange6Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 10 October 2026Review lists four colors: black, blue, light grey and orange. Names are title-cased and the grey is spelled Gray, as Sony US copy does.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes an ultra-portable speaker.
Portable4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review calls it an ultra-portable design and the smallest speaker in the Sony XB line.

Audio

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Audio channels
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.
Mono4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review describes one driver with a passive radiator and 360-degree audio. Stored as mono because one driver cannot reproduce two channels.
Audio drivers
AJBL 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.
BSony SRS-XB100
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Full-range driver146
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list one full-range unit of about 46 mm diameter. The enclosure is a passive radiator model.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: one full-range unit, about 46 mm diameter.
Passive radiators
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11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony Japan specification table lists one passive radiator unit.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: passive radiator units 1.
Rated audio power
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.
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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)
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.
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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
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.
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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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.
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Adjustable equalizer
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names a user-adjustable seven-band EQ in JBL Portable.
No4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review states the app lacks even basic EQ.
Equalizer bands
71Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Seven-band EQ, separate from lighting themes and fixed sound modes.
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Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
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.
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Wireless 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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair needs two SRS-XB100 speakers. One plays the left channel and the other the right. The codec switches to SBC during Stereo Pair.4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review confirms two XB100 speakers can be paired for stereo sound.
Speaker link protocols
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.
Stereo Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Sony names the Stereo Pair function. Party Connect is not listed for this model.
Max linked speakers
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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair uses exactly two SRS-XB100 speakers.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stereo Pair needs exactly 2 SRS-XB100 speakers connected via a Bluetooth connection. It is the only speaker linking system listed. Both speakers need the latest pre-installed software.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth version
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.
5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 5.3.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: Bluetooth standard version 5.3, Power Class 1, about 30 m.
Bluetooth codecs
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.
SBC, AAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide states the speaker supports SBC and AAC over A2DP.
Bluetooth profiles
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.
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, SPP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Profiles A2DP, AVRCP and HFP are listed in the help guide. Sony Japan lists SPP for firmware updates only.
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Auracast
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.
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Multipoint
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.
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pairing section says the speaker can be paired with up to 8 devices but can only play music from one paired device at a time. This is pairing memory, not multipoint.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-srs-xb100-101833Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly says the speaker does not support Bluetooth Multipoint, so only one device can be connected at a time.
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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30m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maximum communication range within 30 m (about 98 ft).
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/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.
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide says the DC input USB Type-C port is not compatible with music playback.
USB drive playback
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.
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list note says the DC input port (USB Type-C) is not compatible with music playback. No USB storage playback is documented.
USB audio file formats
Not available
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Ports
AJBL 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.
BSony SRS-XB100
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list names a DC input port (USB Type-C). No audio input is listed.

Controls and software

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Speakerphone
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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list names a microphone and the guide describes hands-free calls over HFP. The microphone is omnidirectional electret condenser.4Reviewwired.com/review/sony-srs-xb100Read 10 October 2026Review confirms a built-in speakerphone with echo canceling.
Voice assistants
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Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide has voice assist sections for the Google app and Siri. The assistant runs on the connected phone and is used through the speaker microphone.
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.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Stereo Pair, Play/pause and call, Volume up/down1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Parts list: power button, Bluetooth button that also works as ST PAIR, play and call button, volume minus and plus buttons.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named companion app.
Sony | Music Center1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide asks for the latest Sony | Music Center and the pre-installed software. Sony Japan lists the app for firmware updates only.
App platforms
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.
iOS, Android2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Sony Music Center for iPhone and Android, for firmware updates only.
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app description explicitly supports device updates. QSG independently says update software.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide describes updating the pre-installed software on the speaker.
Built-in lighting
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.
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Lighting modes
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.
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Smart home

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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)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.
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list a built-in lithium-ion battery.
Playback time (claimed)
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.
16h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide: about 16 hours at volume level 36 and about 5 hours at volume level 50 (maximum). Measured with a Sony specified music source. Stored the 16 hour figure.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: about 16 hours.
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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.
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Battery energy
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.
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Battery 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.
1,400mAh8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/sony-srs-xb100-16-h-rechargeable-battery-operated-bluetooth-speakers-37282927Read 10 October 2026Search result text for the Galaxus spec table lists a 1400 mAh Li-ion battery with 16 h life and 4.5 h charge. Kaufland France and Digitec show the same capacity. Sony does not publish a capacity. The retailers block direct fetches, so the page itself was not opened. Nominal voltage is not published, so no Wh value is stored.
Nominal battery voltage
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.
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Battery chemistry
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.
Lithium-ion1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list a built-in lithium-ion battery.
User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
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.
4.5h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide: about 4 hours 30 minutes from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 0.5 A.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: about 4.5 hours.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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5 V DC, 0.5 A1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list DC 5 V 0.5 A through a commercially available USB AC adaptor.
Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026The only USB port is named a DC input port. No power output to other devices is documented.
Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability

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Dust and water rating
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.
IP671Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide states waterproof specification IPX7 and dustproof specification IP6X, with the cap fastened. Sony Japan lists IP67.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table: IP67.
Floats
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Drop resistance
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.
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Drop test height
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Carry features
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.
Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Help guide describes the supplied strap and upper and lower strap holes.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)
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.
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
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.
Width76Height95Depth76mm(3 × 3.7 × 3 in)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list about 76 mm diameter by 95 mm height including projecting parts and controls. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.
Weight
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.
274g(9.7 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/7856/v1/en/print.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications list mass of about 274 g including battery.
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.
Steel mesh grille2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists the net material as steel metal.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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ZVAYY7856E9Regulatory filingfccid.io/ZVAYY7856ERead 10 October 2026FCC grant for model YY7856E, grantee Tonly Technology Co., Ltd. (code ZVA). The Sony help guide names YY7856E as the SRS-XB100 model. fccid.io blocks agents, so the ID was read from the page title in search results and was not checked on fcc.gov.
Other certifications
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.
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In the box

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In the box
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.
Speaker, USB Type-C cable, Strap2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB100/spec.htmlRead 10 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable and strap, already attached to the speaker.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
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