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JBL GO 2

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User ratings:
149
3.7 out of 5
149 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
16 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
6 %
Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
17
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3.7 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • it is more pleasing to the eye
  • better-sounding product
  • audio performance is good

Cons

  • The sound occasionally clips when listening to a few tracks at full volume
  • still a small speaker with a 3W driver
  • there are no other openings on the device

Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • 5 h
  • 730 mAh

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JBL GO 2 - Pros & Cons

JBL GO 2

Pros

  • it is more pleasing to the eye
  • better-sounding product
  • audio performance is good
  • with rubberized housing that feels durable
  • mid-range performance and the results were good
  • The mid-range and high-frequency performance feels adequate
  • a compact design and good battery life
  • reliable performance while maintaining its affordability factor
  • The audio quality is also full and deep
  • The audio quality is good and much louder
  • All very easy to understand and operate

Cons

  • The sound occasionally clips when listening to a few tracks at full volume
  • still a small speaker with a 3W driver
  • there are no other openings on the device
  • the bass punch is obviously limited
  • USB charger is a somewhat uncoordinated bright orange colour
  • There is no back grille for passive bass radiators
  • isn't waterproof and requires a proprietary charging cable
  • its 5-hour battery life is a slight disappointment
  • The sound is quite narrow
  • The speaker is small
  • the music ended up being affected by the surface

JBL GO 2 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
3 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
237 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
5 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

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JBL GO 2 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels1.0
Low frequency180.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Peak power3.0 W
Number of drivers1
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Dimensions
Height3.86 in
Width3.23 in
Depth1.24 in
Weight8.36 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Memory card readerno
USB input portyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IPX7
Built-in microphoneno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Brown,Red
  • Champagne
  • Cyan
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Mint
  • Navy
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Yellow
Built-in displayno
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Connectivity
USByes
AUX inyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Headphone Portyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)no
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time5.0 h
Battery capacity730.0 mAh
Battery life (max)5.0 h

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JBL GO 2 JBL - Editorial Reviews (17)

3.7
Based on 17 reviews
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JBL GO 2 JBL GO 3 review
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SoundGuys
Published: 02.05.2022
JBL GO 3 review

The JBL GO 3 is a cheap Bluetooth speaker you can take to the beach or the hiking trails—is that enough to justify buying it?

JBL GO 2 JBL GO 3 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 04.01.2022
JBL GO 3 Review
3.2

The JBL GO 3 is a compact, budget-friendly portable speaker. It's well-built, and it has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance that certifies it to be ful...

JBL GO 2 JBL Go
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.10.2019
JBL Go

JBL Go (Portable Speaker): 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 Portable Wireless Speaker Review: Small but capable
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BGR India
Published: 04.07.2018
JBL Go 2 Portable Wireless Speaker Review: Small but capable
4.0

JBL Go 2 Portable Wireless Speaker Review: Small, but capable tech news at BGR India

JBL GO 2 JBL Go2 review: Small but large hearted
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The Indian Express
Published: 04.07.2020
JBL Go2 review: Small but large hearted

JBL Go2 review: Keep this device in a corner of a large room and it will be able to fill it and someone coming from outside will not be able to figure out where the music is coming from.

JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 review: Pocket-sized waterproof Bluetooth speaker at affordable price
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India Today
Published: 18.08.2018
JBL Go 2 review: Pocket-sized waterproof Bluetooth speaker at affordable price

We review the JBL Go 2, a tiny Bluetooth speaker that is waterproof, to see whether it's worth your money.

JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 review: A mini Bluetooth speaker that offers maximum portability
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CNET
Published: 22.05.2018
JBL Go 2 review: A mini Bluetooth speaker that offers maximum portability
3.5

The second-generation of JBL's tiny, entry-level Bluetooth speaker, gets full waterproofing along with a better design and sound.

JBL GO 2 JBL GO 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.08.2018
JBL GO 2 review
3.5

A tiny block of quality audio

JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital
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JBL Go 2 review | | Resource Centre by Reliance Digital

If you’re looking for an affordable Bluetooth speaker, the JBL Go was an option. We test the newer Go 2 model to find out if you should this instead.

JBL GO 2 JBL Go2
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 01.08.2018
JBL Go2

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the JBL Go2

JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 Review
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 03.08.2018
JBL Go 2 Review
3.0

The JBL Go 2 is a small IPX7-rated speaker priced at Rs. 2,999, but should it be your first pick if you're on a budget? Read our review to find out.

JBL GO 2 JBL GO 2 Portable Speaker review: Big Sound, Itty Bitty Speaker
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 21.10.2018
JBL GO 2 Portable Speaker review: Big Sound, Itty Bitty Speaker
4.0

How much noise can you fit into a small package? We ask our cellphones that question every year, and they reply in various versions of tinny, crinkly, and ear-puckering with very few exceptions. Unless the noise is going directly from the source to the ear (I'm talking about earbuds, y'all), you need at least a little room to get any amount of boom. But there's still that question. How...

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JBL GO 2 JBL Go 2 review: A small waterproof Bluetooth speaker with clear sound, low bass
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Tech2
Published: 19.09.2018
JBL Go 2 review: A small waterproof Bluetooth speaker with clear sound, low bass

The JBL Go 2 speaker is quite a noticeable improvement over its previous gen Go, speaker.

JBL GO 2 JBL GO 2 review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.07.2018
JBL GO 2 review
4.0

A tiny waterproof speaker that can take a beating

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