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JBL Go 5 vs Philips TAS2000

What Go 5 does better (2) and where TAS2000 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Go 5
JBL · 2026Go 5
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
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Philips TAS2000
Philips · 2025TAS2000
1 advantage≈ $55
3.8Battery2.3

Why is Go 5 better than TAS2000?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 5 h2×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%

Why is TAS2000 better than Go 5?

  1. Output power5 W vs 10 W2.1×
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Go 5JBL Go 5≈ $455.2
Sound
Output power5 W10 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency100 Hz—
Highest frequency19,000 Hz—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h5 h
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version6—
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight230 g—
Width101 mm—
Height77 mm—
Depth43 mm—
Protection ratingIP68IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Dust protection (IP)6—
Colours—White
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
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