Updated 1 Mar 2018
JBL
GO
Snapshot: The JBL GO has a battery with below-average runtime. It weighs less than 500g and can be used as a hands-free device for your phone.
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Test results
Overall score
Ease of use
Sound
Sound signal
Good points
- Excellent ease of use.
- Good sound signal.
- Good battery.
- Has a 3.5mm line input.
- Is battery powered.
But
- Poor sound.
- Doesn't have a remote control.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Sound (45%): Scored by our panel of expert listeners judging a variety of music, spoken word, and sounds on each device and scoring them out of 10. These scores are collated to get our overall sound score.
Ease of use (45%): Considers the clarity and accuracy of the manuals supplied and the ease of setting up the speaker, as well as connecting it to a device and sending music to the speaker.
Signal (10%): Tested by looking at several factors, including having the audio source in different positions, using various audio sources, interference, obstruction and degradation.
Price is based on a January 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Audio adjustments
Bass on device
Treble on device
Tone presets on device
Bass on app
Treble on app
Tone presets on app
Specifications
Weight (g)
Mainspowered
Apple Airplay
Lightning cable port
Bluetooth
Handsfree phone over Bluetooth
Micro USB port
Line in (3.5mm)
Built-in FM radio
Battery powered
Claimed battery life (hours)
Battery runtime (mins)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Features
Controls
Power/Bluetooth/Volume Up/Volume Down/Answer call/End call
Microphone
Travel case
WiFi capable
Ethernet capable
Headphone jack
Charge external devices via USB
Remote control
Audio cable included
Streaming services supported
Audio formats supported
Multi-room capable
Can be paired for stereo
Member reviews
"Value"
24 Jan 2018, Ron H.
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
Good sound, much better than iPad.
Cons:
None really.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Money for value."
24 Jan 2018, Ron H.
Product use: 1 - 3 months
Pros:
Good sound, very portable, improves my listening from my iPad.
Cons:
5 hours can be a little short at times.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Good little cheap speaker"
05 Feb 2017, Denise S.
Product use: 1 month or less
Pros:
Easy to use, nice choose of colours (5), good sound, bought on sale for $49 at Harvey Norman.
Cons:
Maybe 5 hour battery life if you want it for an all night party but I'm past that, so none.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
