JBL GO 2 vs LG XBOOM Go PL5 - Where are the differences?

Let's compare the JBL GO 2 and the LG XBOOM Go PL5 and take a closer look at the differences.

Size and weight

The two devices differ in their dimensions. The smaller a loudspeaker is, the more practical it is in use, of course.

• JBL GO 2: 8.6 cm x 3.16 cm x 7.12 cm
• LG XBOOM Go PL5: 7.9 cm x 20.1 cm x 7.9 cm

Battery

The battery life is shorter with the JBL GO 2 with up to 5,0 hours than with the LG XBOOM Go PL5. There the battery life is up to 18,0 hours. In practice, the specification of the battery life can often be somewhat lower, since the manufacturers specify the maximum possible performance. In comparison the JBL GO 2 with 2,5 hours has a shorter loading time than the LG XBOOM Go PL5 with 4,0 hours. The battery capacity at the JBL GO 2 with 730 mah is lower than at the LG XBOOM Go PL5, where the capacity is 3900 mah.

Waterproof

Both speakers are waterproof. The JBL GO 2 is certified with IPX7. With the LG XBOOM Go PL5 a IPX5 certification is present.

Powerbank

With the Powerbank function, other devices can be charged via USB using the speaker. Of course, this is at the expense of the battery life of the speaker.

Leistung

The performance is the JBL GO 2 at 3 Watt. The LG XBOOM Go PL5 has a power of 20 Watt. At the JBL GO 2 we find a driver with 40 mm.

Lichteffekte

Light effects are only offered by the JBL GO 2. But this is only an optical difference. The light effects have no effect on the sound. The LG XBOOM Go PL5 there are colored light effects.