Jbl Go Essential 2

Portable Speakers

Go Essential 2

Released Apr 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Feb 7, 2026

The Jbl Go Essential 2 scores 63/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the portable speakers category. Coverage includes reviews from Techradar, Whathifi, Consumentenbond, and Which.

Critic Score

63

based on 5 expert reviews

TechradarWhathifiConsumentenbondWhichCommentchoisir

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

Compact(3)

Cons

Poor battery life(3)

5 Publication Reviews

78

Major publication

Major publication

AI summary of this review

The JBL GO 2 is an ultra-compact speaker that's waterproof and can really take a beating.

Score estimated from the review text

78

Established publication04/2021

Established publicationApr 16, 2021

AI summary of this review

The JBL Go 2 offers great sound quality for the price – we're just disappointed that the battery might not last a whole afternoon

Score estimated from the review text

75

Independent publication

Independent publication

AI summary of this review

Deze bluetooth speaker van JBL heeft een accu en is vooral geschikt voor onderweg.

Score estimated from the review text

65

Established publication01/2025

Established publicationJan 1, 2025

AI summary of this review

This tiny speaker is one of the smallest available. It’s truly pocket-sized, but will it sound small, too?

Score estimated from the review text

20

Independent publication03/2025

Independent publicationMar 21, 2025

AI summary of this review

We obtain an average score of 1/5, or 20/100 Warning this product has been rated 1 times severely, with very low scores, read the tests associated with these ratings.

Score estimated from the review text

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