is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker released in April 2026 as the successor to the Go 4. It introduces several incremental hardware upgrades, including a boost in power, improved durability, and new visual lighting features.
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Key Specifications & Features
Audio Performance: Features a 45 mm driver with an output of 4.8 W RMS, a 14% increase over the Go 4's 4.2 W.
Battery Life: Rated for up to 8 hours of playback, which can be extended to 10 hours using the "Playtime Boost" mode (which reduces bass to save energy).
Durability: Upgraded to an IP68 rating, making it fully dust-proof and waterproof (submersible in deeper water than the previous IP67 rating).
Connectivity: Equipped with Bluetooth 6.0, supporting Auracast for multi-speaker linking and AirTouch for instant stereo pairing by tapping two units together.
USB-C Audio: Unlike its predecessors, the
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supports lossless audio playback through a direct wired USB-C connection, acting as a mini external DAC.
Visuals: Includes "WINK" or Ambient Edge Lighting, providing customizable light themes via the