JBL Go 5

Why it's our Starter pick

• TechRadar scored its sound 4.5/5, and Tom's Guide calls it one of the best budget speakers it has tested.
• Rated IP68 for water and dust, with about 10 hours of battery.
• Launched in April 2026 as the successor to the Go 4.

Watch out: No microphone, so you can't take calls through it.