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 Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
The short answer
JBL Go 5 wins this comparison. Choose it if a lower purchase price is your priority. JBL Go 5 has the lower recorded reference price: $59.95 versus $249.99, a $190.04 difference.
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
360° sound for picnics and pool days, with a floating body and included carabiner. The app offers EQ controls, while Outdoor Boost adds a dedicated mode for listening outside.
Bettr Score
52/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $249.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 20 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 2.12 lb |
IP68 | Ingress protectionPersonal preference | IP67 |
5 ✓ Winner | Durability tier | 4 |
6.0 | Bluetooth versionPersonal preference | 5.2 |
No | Can charge another deviceTie | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | USB audio input | No |
Yes ✓ Winner | Auracast or compatible broadcast pairing | No |
No | Floats in water | Yes ✓ Winner |
No | SpeakerphoneTie | No |
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 2.12 lb — 1.61 lb less to carry.
Who should choose Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM?
Choose Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM if a longer advertised playtime matters. Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM advertises up to 20 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 2.12 lb — 1.61 lb less to carry. Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM advertises up to 20 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $190.04.
Sources and score details
- JBL Go 5 gains 5.6 score points on recorded reference price (20% weight).
- JBL Go 5 gains 5.0 score points on USB audio input (5% weight).
- JBL Go 5 gains 5.0 score points on recorded broadcast-audio support (5% weight).
Less to carry
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 2.12 lb — 1.61 lb less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM advertises up to 20 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Wired USB audio
JBL Go 5 supports USB audio input; the other speaker’s verified specification says it does not. Check source-device compatibility.
Poolside use
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM is specified to float; the other speaker is specified not to. Follow the manufacturer’s water-use instructions.
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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 Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$160.99
Item + shipping · before tax
$160.99 + $0.00 shipping
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