JBL Go 5 vs JBL PULSE 4
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| Feature |  JBL Go 5 |  JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 10,000.00 | KSh 12,500.00 |
| Battery | — | Up to 12 Hours Playback |
| Weight | — | 1.26kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Go 5 | PULSE 4 |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.1 x 7.74 x 4.3 cm | 96 × 96 × 207mm |
| Weight | — | 1.26kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Up to 12 Hours Playback |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 | A2DP 1.3 | AVRCP 1.6 |
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | Lossless USB-C Playback Supported | — |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast & AirTouch Stereo | — |
| App Support | — | JBL Connect App | Customize Lightshow | Ambient Light Mode |
Features
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | Ambient Edge LED Strip | High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow | Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 45 mm (1.75 inch) | 2.25" Transducer |
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz - 19 kHz | 70Hz–20kHz |
| Total Power Output | 4.8W RMS | 20W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | — | >80dB |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 Hours (with Playtime Boost) | — |
| Charging Time | 3 Hours | — |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C | Approx. 3.5 Hours Charging |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 Waterproof, Dust-proof, and Drop-proof | IPX7 Waterproof | Up to 3 Feet / 1m |
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Go 5 | JBL PULSE 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Go 5 | PULSE 4 |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | JBL Pulse 4 | USB-C Charging Cable | Quick Start Guide | Safety Sheet | Warranty Card |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
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