Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5) at $179 and is still sold new; the LG PN7 ranks #95 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, lighter option. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the LG PN7 at 4.7 lbs (2.14 kg). It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the LG PN7 cannot. The tradeoff: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
The case for the LG PN7: A waterproof stereo speaker with a long battery, loud maximum volume, and party linking with other LG speakers, now discontinued. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. The catch: The two 63mm woofers cannot produce deep bass, so it sounds thin for its size.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality; the LG PN7 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | LG PN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $150 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #25 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 4.7 lbs (2.14 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 13.1” x 5” x 6.4” (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 2x 63mm woofers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 30W |
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