Short answer: the JBL Go 5, easily. It ranks #29 of 62 at $54.95, $15 less than the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) at #61. The 0.1 lbs (39 g)’s magnetic clip attaches through a shirt or jacket without pins, but our notes say it sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the JBL Go 5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Noxgear 39g is rated for 15 hours, the JBL Go 5 only 8 hours.
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A pocket sized fully waterproof speaker with tap to pair stereo linking, app EQ, and USB-C audio input.
An extremely light speaker that clips magnetically to a shirt, with a safety light for runners in low light.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 5 | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 g) | 0.1 lbs (39 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) | 2.6” x 1.6” x 0.9” (66 x 41 x 23 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Drivers | 45mm | N52 neodymium |
| Amplifier Power | 4.8W | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (clip) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~300Hz |
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