These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #83 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $87.95; the JBL Go 5 ranks #29 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $54.95.
The Klipsch Nashville is the longer-running choice. A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the JBL Go 5. The tradeoff: Upper bass boost.
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 Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Nashville lacks. The catch: Still overpriced for what it delivers, not very different from the JBL Go 4 besides the lights.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville at $87.95 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the JBL Go 5 at $54.95 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | JBL Go 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87.95 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #83 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours, 10 with Playtime Boost (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 0.5 lbs (230 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 45mm |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 4” x 3” x 1.7” (101 x 77 x 43 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 19kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 4.8W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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