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JBL Go 5 vs LG XBOOM Go DXG2

What Go 5 does better (4) and where XBOOM Go DXG2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Go 5
JBL · 2026Go 5
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $45
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LG XBOOM Go DXG2
LG · 2024XBOOM Go DXG2
4.4Score
1 advantage≈ $45
2.2Sound2.4
3.8Battery3.2
9.8Build & features8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Go 5XBOOM Go DXG2
101 × 77.44394 × 9846
Go 5XBOOM Go DXG2Difference
Height77.4 mm98 mm−20.6 mm
Width101 mm94 mm+7 mm
Depth43 mm46 mm−3 mm
Weight230 g300 g−70 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Go 5 better than XBOOM Go DXG2?

  1. Weight230 g vs 300 g+30%
  2. StereoYes · XBOOM Go DXG2: No
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  4. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is XBOOM Go DXG2 better than Go 5?

  1. Output power5 W vs 5 W+4%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Go 5JBL Go 5≈ $455.4
Sound
Output power5 W5 W
Speaker channelsMono1.0
Channel count—1
Lowest frequency100 Hz—
Highest frequency19,000 Hz—
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery capacity—1,200 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight230 g300 g
Width101 mm94 mm
Height77 mm98 mm
Depth43 mm46 mm
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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