Short answer: the JBL Go 5, since the Dewalt is only lightweight. The Go 5 adds an IP68 rating, up from the Go 4’s IP67, plus AirTouch tap-to-pair stereo linking, though our notes call it still overpriced and not very different from the Go 4 besides the lights. The Dewalt Wearable sounds worse than a clock radio and is flagged for the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the JBL Go 5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dewalt Wearable Bluetooth Speaker | JBL Go 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.98 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #62 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~300Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP56 | IP68 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | <0.1 lbs (56 g) | 0.5 lbs (230 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Dimensions | 1.3” x 2” x 2.7” (32.8 x 50.3 x 68.3 mm) | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.3” (33mm) full-range driver | 45mm |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (clip) | Yes (built-in loop) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | - | 4.8W |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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