JBL
JBL Go 5
A palm-sized speaker with edge lighting and tap-to-pair stereo for two Go 5s. It weighs 8.11 oz and plays up to 8 hours, or 10 with Playtime Boost.
Bettr Score
60.6/100
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JBL Go 5 vs Beats Pill
The short answer
Beats Pill wins this comparison. Choose it if a longer advertised playtime matters. Beats Pill advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Beats
Beats Pill
One speaker for Bluetooth listening, USB-C audio and hands-free calls. It can charge your phone, pairs with iPhone or Android, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life.
Bettr Score
75.9/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $149.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 24 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 1.5 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | Class 1 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes | USB audio inputTie | Yes |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in waterTie | No |
No | Speakerphone | Yes ✓ Winner |
The buying advice
Which speaker fits you?
Who should choose JBL Go 5?
Choose JBL Go 5 if you want less weight in your bag. JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 1.5 lb — 15.87 oz less to carry.
Who should choose Beats Pill?
Choose Beats Pill if a longer advertised playtime matters. Beats Pill advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 1.5 lb — 15.87 oz less to carry. Beats Pill advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $90.04.
Sources and score details
- JBL Go 5: recorded reference price carries 20% of its model; its score also reflects the other verified specifications shown below.
- Beats Pill: sound quality carries 60% of its model; 6.8/10 contributes 48.0 of its 75.9 points.
Less to carry
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 1.5 lb — 15.87 oz less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Beats Pill advertises up to 24 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Charge your phone
Beats Pill can charge another device from its battery; the other speaker’s verified specification says it cannot. Charging a phone uses some of the speaker’s battery.
Lower reference price
JBL Go 5 has the lower recorded reference price: $59.95 versus $149.99, a $90.04 difference.
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Where to buy JBL Go 5
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In stock · checked Oct 26, 2026
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$54.98
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$49.99 + $4.99 shipping
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Where to buy Beats Pill
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$65.00
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