JBL Go Essential

5 h, Rechargeable battery operated
33Ratings
Test reportsSatisfying based on 1 test
Currently out of stock

Product details

Take it everywhere. The JBL Go Essential is an ultra-compact portable Bluetooth speaker. Stream your music for 5 hours over a Bluetooth connection with JBL Original Pro Sound. Make a splash with its IPX7 waterproof rating. Available in 3 vibrant colours, the Go Essential is the perfect speaker to listen to your music anywhere.

Rich sound JBL Original Pro Sound. Despite the Go Essential's ultra-compact size, the rich JBL Original Pro Sound delivers exceptional power and deep bass. By the pool. In the park. The JBL Go Essential is waterproof to IPX7 standards, so you can take it anywhere.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Item number
22946622

General information

Manufacturer
JBL
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
JBLGOESBLK
Release date
3/11/2022

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Plastic
Material
Plastic

Speaker properties

Nominal power
3.10 W
Frequency range
180 - 20000 Hz
Max. noise level
80 dB
Equipment + Functions
Splashproof, Waterproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IPX7
Volume control
Keys
Application range
Mobile, Outdoor, Portable

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Bluetooth version
4.2

Connections

USB ports
Micro USB-B

Display properties

Display properties
Battery status indicator, LED

Power supply

Power consumption
3.10 W
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
5 h
Capacity
730 mAh
Charging time
2.50 h
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
AA / LR6 / LR06 / Mignon / R6 / R14505

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Micro USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Shape
Rectangular
Length
3.16 cm
Width
9.80 cm
Height
7.12 cm
Weight
274 g

Package dimensions

Length
12 cm
Width
11 cm
Height
5 cm
Weight
270 g

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Product Safety

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Beats
    0,2 %
  • 2.Sony
    0,4 %
  • 3.House of Marley
    0,7 %
  • 3.soundcore
    0,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Lexon
    0 days
  • 1.Xiaomi
    0 days
  • 3.Marshall
    1 day
  • 4.Wavemaster
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Divoom
    0 %
  • 2.UE
    1,5 %
  • 3.Hama
    1,7 %
  • 3.Marshall
    1,7 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Satisfying42/100
Rank 14 out of 14Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Starke Boxen und fipsige KistenReleaseMay 2023

A powerful bass, easily audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test winner speaker to be easy to use, to have a long-lasting battery and to offer practical additional functions.

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