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 Marshall Middleton II
The short answer
Marshall Middleton II wins this comparison. Choose it if you want the speaker to charge another device. Marshall Middleton II 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.
Marshall
Marshall Middleton II
Built for long weekends, with 30+ hours of playtime, 360° sound and phone charging. Bass and treble controls let you adjust the sound; expect 3.97 lb to carry.
Bettr Score
66.5/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Marshall Middleton II |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $329.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 30 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 3.97 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
No | Can charge another device | Yes ✓ Winner |
Yes | USB audio inputNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingTie | Yes |
No | Floats in waterNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
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 3.97 lb — 3.46 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Marshall Middleton II?
Choose Marshall Middleton II if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Middleton II advertises up to 30 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 3.97 lb — 3.46 lb less to carry. Marshall Middleton II advertises up to 30 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $270.04.
Sources and score details
- Marshall Middleton II gains 11.1 score points on phone-charging support (10% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- Marshall Middleton II gains 7.4 score points on advertised battery life (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- JBL Go 5 gains 6.1 score points on recorded reference price (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
Less to carry
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 3.97 lb — 3.46 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Marshall Middleton II advertises up to 30 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Charge your phone
Marshall Middleton II 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 $329.99, a $270.04 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 Marshall Middleton II
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$299.00
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