Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Bounce for the lower price. The Bose SoundLink Plus ranks #22 of 77 large speakers at $269. The LG Xboom Bounce ranks #30 at $119.99, $149.01 cheaper.
What the Bose SoundLink Plus gets right: An IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, close to 20 hours of battery life, a vibrant sound with booming bass and clean mids, Bluetooth 5.4 with good range, a premium tactile grille and smooth silicone build, and solid quality for its $269 price. Set against that: the bass is boosted and thuddy, doesn’t dig as deep as the SoundLink Flex, and you’d probably be better off just buying a Flex if you want a Bose.
The case for the LG Xboom Bounce: A unique spherical design, up to 30 hours of battery at 50% volume, IP67 plus MIL-STD-810H certification for impact, vibration, and temperature, multipoint pairing that stays connected to two devices, and LED lighting for extra flair. The catch: bass extension doesn’t reach as deep as the top speakers, it’s overpriced, and its ranking may shift as better sound samples come in.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom Bounce if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Bounce is rated for 30 hours versus 20 hours for the Bose SoundLink Plus.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $269.00 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #22 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.9" x 3.4" (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer | 40W |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5" (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78" (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 54Hz |
| Wifi | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bose SoundLink Plus: $269.00 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated, IP67 water/dustproof. Close to 20 hour battery life. Vibrant sound with booming bass, clean mids. Bluetooth 5.4 with good range. Premium tactile grille, smooth silicone. Quality build at $269.
Cons: 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.
Full Bose SoundLink Plus review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.9" x 3.4" (231 x 99 x 86 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5" (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78" (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | No |
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