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 Willen II
The short answer
Marshall Willen II wins this comparison. Choose it if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Willen II advertises up to 17 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Marshall
Marshall Willen II
A 12.7 oz speaker with a strap for attaching to your bag. IP67 protection, 17+ hours of playtime and hands-free calls make it a practical option for travelling light.
Bettr Score
65/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Marshall Willen II |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $129.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 17 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 12.7 oz |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.3 |
No | Can charge another deviceNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | USB audio inputNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
Yes | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairingNot enough data | Not stated / not applicable |
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 12.7 oz — 4.59 oz less to carry.
Who should choose Marshall Willen II?
Choose Marshall Willen II if a longer advertised playtime matters. Marshall Willen II advertises up to 17 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 12.7 oz — 4.59 oz less to carry. Marshall Willen II advertises up to 17 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $70.04.
Sources and score details
- Marshall Willen II gains 6.5 score points on advertised battery life (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- Marshall Willen II gains 3.4 score points on water/dust protection tier (20% weight; adjusted for each speaker’s available evidence).
- Marshall Willen II gains 2.3 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 12.7 oz — 4.59 oz less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Marshall Willen II advertises up to 17 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Lower reference price
JBL Go 5 has the lower recorded reference price: $59.95 versus $129.99, a $70.04 difference.
Take calls
Marshall Willen II supports speakerphone calls; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not.
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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 Willen II
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$79.99
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