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General

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Series

Go1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Go 5 family product title.

Select1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker names the Select line. The Select 4 Go is the entry model of that line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

A31X1, A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092, A31X10Q22Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092 and A31X10Q2. A31X1 is the model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs are excluded. The store text says the latest version, so these SKUs are treated as the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. Old-revision SKUs such as A31X1011 and A31X1021 are left out because the Bluetooth version differs and is not a per-variant field.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model A31X1, version V1.0, dated July 2025.

GTIN / EAN

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194644207533, 194644207694, 194644207632, 194644207649, 194644207656, 1946442149752Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the six single-speaker SKUs. Two-pack bundles have no barcode.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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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.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026US store shows six colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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.

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Only Black is represented for this selected reference.

Midnight Black, Pearl White, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple and Pearl White.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes an ultra-portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable speaker for showers, camping, hiking and biking.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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.

Mono4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026A single Select 4 Go does not support stereo sound.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Mono speaker with one full-range driver and one passive radiator.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AJBL Go 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range transducer	1	45

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.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	1

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker. The driver size is not stored because the guide table lists 1.75 without a unit.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One passive radiator.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One passive radiator.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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 mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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5W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says 5W output. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 5W.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Output is 5W.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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 equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names a user-adjustable seven-band EQ in JBL Portable.

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-get-the-best-sound-performance-from-my-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026Tells users to change EQ presets or customize the EQ in the soundcore app. The number of custom bands for this revision is not published by the maker.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Page advertises a Pro equalizer with finer frequency bands to customize.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer used a customizable 9-band EQ on firmware 3.4.0, the Bluetooth 5.4 revision. The band count of the current revision is not confirmed, so it is not stored.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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 adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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.

soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost, Bass Boost3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026The app offers four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost and Bass Boost.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page describes TWS pairing for stereo separation. It also says the latest version cannot be TWS-paired with older versions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two identical speakers pair as left and right channels. The current device cannot be TWS paired with previous batches, which are identified by the 7th SN digit.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS mode only.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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.

6.03Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-features-have-been-upgraded-in-the-new-version-of-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026New version uses Bluetooth 6.0. The old version is Bluetooth 5.4 and the maker lists no other hardware change.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish 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, AAC7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Supported codecs 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.

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m / 98 ft.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AJBL Go 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging 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.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. The guide shows no other connector. No power-bank output is documented.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the speaker does not support Aux mode.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

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.

No4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026No built-in microphone and no phone calls.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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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, TWS pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Factory reset3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for at least 8 seconds. Volume buttons adjust volume.9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls match the current guide.

Companion app

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026JBL Portable is the named companion app.

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app with EQ presets, auto power-off time and voice prompt settings.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Works with the soundcore app.

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, Android4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026App is available for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker app description explicitly supports device updates. QSG independently says update software.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Firmware is updated from the soundcore app.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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 controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table lists battery capacity. The speaker charges through USB-C.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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.

20h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 20 hours on a single charge. The FAQ gives 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says up to 20H, varies by volume level and music content.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours at 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode. Varies with content, custom EQs and volume.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours. Varies with volume and source.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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 energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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 capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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.

2,400mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 2400mAh/3.65V.

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.

3.65V3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published together with the capacity. Wh is not published.

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.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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.

4h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4H. FAQ says around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A charger.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026About 4 hours.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 1.5A. The adapter data in the guide is for the optional Anker A2337 and is not the speaker input.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Names a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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.

IP671Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says IP67 protection and immersion up to 3.3 ft deep for 30 minutes.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof Level IP67.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ writes IPX67 and tells users to seal the waterproof cover. The guide and store page say IP67.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026IP67.

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says the speaker can even float.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer says it is dustproof, waterproof and floats.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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 heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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.

Loop strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page mentions the included strap.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Loop attachment to clip to a backpack.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Loop strap for hanging or clipping to a bag.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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86.8dB13Reviewouteraudio.comRead 15 October 2026Reviewer volume test reliably reached 86.8 dB at 1 m. Test music, weighting and power source are not stated. The unit was the Bluetooth 5.4 revision reviewed in 2024. The maker says the new revision differs only in the Bluetooth chip.

Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

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.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

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.

265g(9.3 oz)7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 265 g. Strap inclusion is not stated.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Review header lists 263 g. The maker figure of about 265 g is stored.

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.

Fabric, Rubber11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Enclosure wrapped in durable fabric with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Fabric-wrapped body with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-A31X19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide A31X1 (2024 print) lists FCC ID 2AOKB-A31X1. The guide of the Bluetooth 6.0 revision does not print the ID, so the ID is assumed to be unchanged.

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.

EU Declaration of Conformity (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

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.

Select 4 Go speaker, 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Speaker, 30cm A-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Wall charger not included.

Links

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Product page

www.jbl.com/GO-5.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/GO-5.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black selection. Normal public web-tool extraction read the item and specs. Direct requests returned HTTP 403 and were not retried with alternate headers or bypass techniques.

us.soundcore.com/products/a31x10211Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwf293402f/pdfs/JBL_GO_5_Specsheet_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own Go 5 English maker sheet linked from the exact current US product page. No Go 4 or Xtreme 5 spec transfer.

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Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwcceee1f9/pdfs/PA_JBL_GO_5_QSG_Global_SOP_V6_online.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own current US product download: Go 5 Global SOP V6 QSG. English technical table and complete relevant control diagrams were read and rendered.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide A31X1 dated 2026-05-15 on the Soundcore support page. It is the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. The 2024 manual says Bluetooth 5.4.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

1.5years8Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty table lists speakers, all series, 18 months from purchase. The multi-language quick start guide shows a 24-month figure that includes 6 extra months after member registration in Japan. US statutory rights are excluded.

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