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3.8Battery7.9
9.8Build & features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Go 5Boom Go 3i
| Go 5 | Boom Go 3i | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 77.4 mm | 106 mm | −28.6 mm |
| Width | 101 mm | 102 mm | −1 mm |
| Depth | 43 mm | 46 mm | −3 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Go 5 better than Boom Go 3i?
Go 5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Boom Go 3i better than Go 5?
- Battery life10 h vs 24 h2.4×
- Output power5 W vs 15 W3.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 5 W | 15 W |
| Speaker channels | Mono | — |
| Lowest frequency | 100 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 19,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | 24 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 230 g | — |
| Width | 101 mm | 102 mm |
| Height | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Depth | 43 mm | 46 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Midnight Black, Beige, Blue, Rose Gold |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | Yes | Yes |
