These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The JBL Go 5 ranks #29 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $54.95; the Tribit Xsound Go ranks #101 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $34.99.
The JBL Go 5 is the lighter pick. A pocket sized fully waterproof speaker with tap to pair stereo linking, app EQ, and USB-C audio input. At 0.5 lbs (230 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Xsound Go at 0.8 lbs (380 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Tribit Xsound Go lacks. Watch for: Still overpriced for what it delivers, not very different from the JBL Go 4 besides the lights.
The Tribit Xsound Go is the longer-running pick. A very light, inexpensive waterproof stereo speaker with long battery life for travel and casual listening. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the JBL Go 5. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Go 5 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the JBL Go 5. The catch: Lacking quite a bit of bass compared to bigger speakers.
Buy the JBL Go 5 at $54.95 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Tribit Xsound Go at $34.99 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 5 | Tribit Xsound Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $34.99 |
| Ranked | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #101 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (230 g) | 0.8 lbs (380 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) | 6.9” x 2.3” x 2.2” (175 x 59 x 56 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Drivers | 45mm | 2x 40mm full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | 4.8W | 16W |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 83Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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