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Bosch Universal Speaker 18V-1 vs JBL Go 5

What Universal Speaker 18V-1 does better (1) and where Go 5 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bosch Universal Speaker 18V-1
1 advantage≈ $40
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JBL Go 5
JBL · 2026Go 5
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Why is Universal Speaker 18V-1 better than Go 5?

  1. Output power11 W vs 5 W2.3×

Why is Go 5 better than Universal Speaker 18V-1?

  1. Weight700 g vs 230 g3×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Go 5JBL Go 5≈ $455.4
Sound
Output power11 W5 W
Speaker channels—Mono
Lowest frequency—100 Hz
Highest frequency—19,000 Hz
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—10 h
Charging time—3 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYesYes
USB audio—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight700 g230 g
Width—101 mm
Height—77 mm
Depth—43 mm
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursGreen—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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