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JBL Go 5 vs Sony SRS-XB13

Product A: JBL

Go 5

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SRS-XB13

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  • 23 different values
  • 29 known for one only
  • 8 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
B253g

All 96 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AJBL Go 5
BSony SRS-XB13

General

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Series
Go1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Go 5 family product title.
EXTRA BASS3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Page title: XB13 EXTRA BASS portable wireless speaker. Sony sells it in the EXTRA BASS line.
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-XB13, SRSXB13/B, SRSXB13/L, SRSXB13/P8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Amazon US listings show SRSXB13/B (black, ASIN B08ZJ6DQNY), SRSXB13/L (light blue, B08ZJ1QLCW) and SRSXB13/P (coral pink, B08ZHCNPMN). The Help Guide names the model SRS-XB13.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
027242921207, 027242921214, 0272429212388Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026UPCs from the same three listings: 027242921207 (black), 027242921214 (light blue), 027242921238 (coral pink).
Announced
Not available
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Status
Available1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Black US offer is in stock and available to purchase.
Discontinued2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan page says sales of this product at the Sony Store have ended. Sony US no longer has the product page and the Sony UK specification URL redirects to the speaker gallery. Amazon still sells it. RTINGS says it was replaced by the SRS-XB100.
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.
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Successor
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Sony SRS-XB1006Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS notice: this speaker was replaced by the Sony SRS-XB100. iFixit says the same. RTINGS tested the speaker in June and July 2021. Its result cells are members only, so no measured value is stored.9Reviewengadget.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.10Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/sony-srs-xb100-bluetooth-speakerRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the SRS-XB100 replaces the Sony SRS-XB13.
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.
$59.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-05-24-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-SRS-XB13-Portable-Wireless-Speaker-with-Punchy-EXTRA-BASS-TM-SoundRead 23 October 2026Sony Electronics Inc., 24 May 2021, San Diego: suggested retail price $59.99. US prices exclude sales tax. The release lists black, blue, taupe, coral pink and powder blue. Powder blue is sold only on Amazon.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€59.995Reviewglobal.techradar.com/de-de/reviews/im-test-sony-srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026German TechRadar test: the Sony recommended price is 59,99 Euro. The summary paragraph of the same test says 59,90 Euro. 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.
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black is represented for this selected reference.
Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue, Lemon Yellow6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS lists six colour variants: Black, Light Blue, Coral Pink, Taupe, Powder Blue and Lemon Yellow. iFixit lists the same six. Sony Taiwan lists pink, yellow, blue, cream, black and light blue.
Speaker type
Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes an ultra-portable speaker.
Portable6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls it a small, budget-friendly portable speaker.

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.
Mono6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public verdict: the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono and plays stereo only when paired to another unit. One full-range 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-XB13
Driver typeCountDiameter (mm)
Full-range driver146
Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: one full-range unit, about 46 mm diameter.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Diameter of speaker unit (mono speaker): 46 mm.
Passive radiators
Not available
12Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 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.
No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public text: no graphic EQ or presets and no companion app.
Equalizer bands
71Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Seven-band EQ, separate from lighting themes and fixed sound modes.
Not available
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair needs 2 SRS-XB13 speakers connected over BLUETOOTH. One plays the left channel and the other the right.
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sony names the Stereo Pair function. No Party Connect is listed for this model.
Max linked speakers
Not available
21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
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21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Stereo Pair uses a BLUETOOTH connection between exactly 2 SRS-XB13 speakers. It is the only linking function in the guide.

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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Help Guide covers listening to music from a BLUETOOTH device over A2DP.
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.
4.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology: supported version 4.2.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: BLUETOOTH standard version 4.2, Power Class 1.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Communication system: version 4.2, range 10 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Codec page: SBC and AAC. Priority on stable connection forces SBC. The codec switches to SBC during Stereo Pair.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists SBC and AAC.
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, HSP1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Supported profiles A2DP, AVRCP, HSP and HFP.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP. The A2DP transmission band of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz is a Bluetooth range and is not stored as frequency response.
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.
Not available
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pairing section: the speaker can be paired with multiple devices, up to 8, but can only play music from one paired device at a time. This is pairing memory, not concurrent connections.
Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maximum communication range of about 10 m (about 32.8 ft).2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: maximum communication range about 10 m.
Wi-Fi
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No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sony/srs-xb13Read 23 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: No.
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: the DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The USB Type-C port is a charging port only. No USB storage playback is described.
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-XB13
ConnectorCountRole
USB-C1Charging input (DC IN 5V)
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls lists a DC IN 5V port (USB Type-C) under a cap. 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list a microphone. The guide describes receiving and making hands-free calls over a BLUETOOTH phone.
Voice assistants
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Google Assistant, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The guide has voice assist topics for the Google app on Android and for 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts and controls: power button, BLUETOOTH button that is also the ST PAIR button, play and call button, and volume minus and plus buttons.
Companion app
JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named companion app.
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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.
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User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app description explicitly supports device updates. QSG independently says update software.
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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.
Not available
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Charging the speaker topic describes the built-in 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 16 hours at volume level 26 and about 5 hours at maximum volume level 31, over BLUETOOTH. Measured with a Sony specified music source. Stored the 16 hour figure.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 16 hours over BLUETOOTH.
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.
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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-ion2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: lithium-ion battery.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
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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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026About 4 hours 30 minutes from empty to full with a USB AC adaptor that delivers 500 mA or more.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 4.5 hours, matching the Help Guide.
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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5 V DC2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: power type DC, 5 V, charged over USB Type-C. Sony states about 3 W operating consumption on AC power, which is not a charging input rating. The Help Guide asks for an adaptor of 500 mA or more.
Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
Not available
No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026The only USB port is named DC IN 5V. No power output to other devices is described.
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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Waterproof specification IPX7 and dustproof specification IP6X with the cap closed. Sony's tables write IP67.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 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/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Using the strap topic: the supplied strap hangs the speaker from a bag or backpack.

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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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)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 76 mm diameter by 95 mm height including projecting parts. Stored as width and depth 76 mm.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 76 mm dia. by 95 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.
253g(8.9 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table: about 253 g including the battery.3Maker product pagesony.com.tw/en/electronics/portable-speakers/srs-xb13/specificationsRead 23 October 2026Approx. 253 g.
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-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification table lists the net (grille) material as steel metal.

Certifications

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FCC IDs
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AK8SRSXB137Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8SRSXB13Read 23 October 2026FCC grant of 12 November 2020 to Sony Group Corporation for model SRSXB13, Wireless Speaker, 2402 to 2480 MHz. Exhibit names include SRS-XB13 label, photo and test report files. Read in Chrome because fccid.io blocks agents. 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, Strap1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/speaker/srs-xb13/v1/en/print.pdfRead 23 October 2026Parts list the strap and the supplied USB Type-C cable.2Maker product pagesony.jp/active-speaker/products/SRS-XB13/spec.htmlRead 23 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable, strap, warranty card and manual. Warranty card and manual are not stored.

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.
1year8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08ZJ6DQNYRead 23 October 2026Warranty description on the Amazon US listings: 1 year. US region. The listings' other technical rows, such as 13 watts and 2 channels, conflict with Sony's tables and are not used.

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