JBL Go 5

3 expert reviews so far
JBL Go 5Image: JBL
Not enough reviews for a critic score yet

What critics say so far

We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact JBL Go 5 so far. All 3 critics recommend it.

Reviewed by TechRadar, Trusted Reviews and Tom's Guide

What do critics say about the JBL Go 5?

TechRadar95

Called the best tiny Bluetooth speaker, with clean, clear sound well above its budget price.

The outlet's top rating · counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2026 · Read
Trusted Reviews90

A smart small speaker that is easy to recommend under 50 pounds, particularly as a stereo pair via AirTouch.

Hands-on review · 2026 · Read
Tom's Guide90

An excellent compact budget speaker with full bass, crisp treble and a wide soundstage.

Hands-on review · 2026 · Read
92
Provisional score · average of 3 professional reviews
Too few reviews for a critic score, so it isn't ranked. We publish a full score once 4 professional reviews of the exact model exist.
Check price at Amazon

We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.

Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

Already scored

Bluetooth speakers with a full critic score

JBL Flip 7Image: JBL
Top pick, narrowly JBL Flip 786 12 reviews · broad agreement
Marshall Kilburn IIIImage: Marshall
Best for battery and big sound Marshall Kilburn III86 5 reviews · broad agreement
Bose SoundLink MaxImage: Bose
Best big portable sound Bose SoundLink Max86 8 reviews · critics split
Bose SoundLink PlusImage: Bose
Best rugged midsize speaker Bose SoundLink Plus84 8 reviews · broad agreement

Also reviewed, not yet scored

Common questions

Does the JBL Go 5 have a critic score?

Not yet. We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact model. Their average is 92, which we show as a provisional score. We publish a critic score, and rank the product, once at least 4 reviews exist.