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 WONDERBOOM 4
The short answer
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 wins this comparison. Choose it if a longer advertised playtime matters. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 advertises up to 14 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
Ultimate Ears
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4
A small poolside speaker that floats, with 360° playback and up to 14 hours of battery life. Outdoor Boost and Podcast Mode cover music outside and spoken audio.
Bettr Score
63.8/100
Side-by-side specifications
| JBL Go 5 | Specification | Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
$59.95 ✓ Winner | Reference price | $99.99 |
10 hours | Advertised battery life | 14 hours ✓ Winner |
8.11 oz ✓ Winner | Weight | 14.82 oz |
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 14.82 oz — 6.7 oz less to carry.
Who should choose Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4?
Choose Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 if a longer advertised playtime matters. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 advertises up to 14 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5.
The main tradeoff
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 14.82 oz — 6.7 oz less to carry. Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 advertises up to 14 hours, versus up to 10 hours with Playtime Boost for JBL Go 5. The recorded reference-price difference is $40.04.
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.
- Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4: sound quality carries 60% of its model; 4.8/10 contributes 34.6 of its 63.8 points.
Less to carry
JBL Go 5 weighs 8.11 oz versus 14.82 oz — 6.7 oz less to carry.
Longer advertised playtime
Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 advertises up to 14 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 WONDERBOOM 4 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 WONDERBOOM 4
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In stock · checked Oct 30, 2026
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$58.49
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$58.49 + $0.00 shipping
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