JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers one's big and powerful, and one's cheap and portable

Date:
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:07:35 +0000

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JBL has launched the Go 5 and Xtreme 5, two new portable party speakers which upgrade some of our favorite Bluetooth blasters.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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and one of our top picks has seen an upgrade, so let's start at the successor to the JBL Go 4 .

The JBL Go 5, which looks set to match its predecessor's $49.95 / 39.99 / AU$59.95 price (judging by the UK price, which is confirmed to be 39.99), brings a few upgrades over one of our favorite pint-size options. JBL has apparently upgraded the sound, to increase the volume and offer deeper bass than before, both by a claimed 10%. It has an extra hour of battery life over its predecessor, and a new EQ preset lets you get another two hours. Article continues below You may like Majority's new Bluetooth speakers give big JBL vibes but for way cheaper JBL Clip 5 vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: two flyweights punch it out in a closely-contested Bluetooth speaker battle JBL Flip 7 vs Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2: two audio giants, only one winner

JBL has also made it easier to pair multiple Go 5 speakers: you just need to tap them together and then they can play in stereo, instead of messing around in the app.

Since these are the kind of cheap speakers you can easily buy to take on days out, wild picnics or walks, there's a good chance your friends might have a few too. Soon, you can be playing in unison. And then there's the Xtreme (Image credit: JBL) The other new speaker is the JBL Xtreme 5, which as you can imagine is an upgraded Xtreme 4 . The predecessor cost $379.95 / 329.99 / AU$499.95, and we know that the 5 will match that price in the UK.

The Xtreme 5 has also seen some performance changes: it's been redesigned to allow its drivers to sing, and also has an enhanced output to get the most
out of its specs. Perhaps most importantly to bass fans, it has a subwoofer too. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

These changes let the Xtreme 5 match the Go 5's upgrades of, according to
JBL, 10% more bass and 10% higher volume. There's also a new SmartEQ Mode, which identifies what you're listening to and applies an appropriate equalization preset, and a sound booster to reduce distortion at higher volumes.

These two speakers launched alongside JBL EasySing Mics, which are karaoke mics designed to work with the brand's speakers. Their built-in tech can remove vocals from tracks, immediately turning them into karaoke-able songs, and last for 10 hours on a single charge.

We've seen them before, most recently alongside the PartyBox On-The-Go 2 Plus , and they seem to work across most JBL speakers. The UK price is 129.99. The best Bluetooth speakers for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best Bluetooth speakers 1. Best overall: JBL Flip 7 2. Best cheap: JBL Clip 5 3. Best high-end option: Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd
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