Short answer: the Doss E-Go II. It ranks #113 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $33.90; the LG Xboom Go PL5 ranks #114 and costs $199, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Doss E-Go II side: Very portable (water bottle sized), truly waterproof (IPX6), 12-hour battery life, excellent value for money, fast Bluetooth pairing. Set against that: Horribly bad unless turned up, still not great.
What the LG Xboom Go PL5 offers: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. Watch for: Barely any bass.
Buy the Doss E-Go II. It ranks higher for sound quality than the LG Xboom Go PL5 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss E-Go II | LG Xboom Go PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33.90 | $199.00 |
| Ranked | #113 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #114 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 120Hz | 71Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | - |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.5" x 2" (198 x 63 x 51 mm) | 7.9" x 3.1" x 3.1" (201 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 399 g | 1.4 lbs / 640 g |
| Output Power | 12W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 100dB |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| App | - | Yes (LG XBOOM App) |
| EQ | - | Yes (via app) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss E-Go II: $33.90 Amazon
Pros: Very portable (water bottle sized), truly waterproof (IPX6), 12-hour battery life, excellent value for money, fast Bluetooth pairing
Cons: Horribly bad unless turned up, still not great
Full Doss E-Go II review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 120Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.8" x 2.5" x 2" (198 x 63 x 51 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6W full-range drivers + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IPX6 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 399 g |
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LG Xboom Go PL5: $199.00 Amazon
Pros: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. LED lights sync to music via the LG XBOOM app; Wireless Party Link connects up to 100 speakers. USB-C charging.
Cons: Barely any bass. 14khz peak, bright on top. Soundboost mode makes the top end even harsher.
Full LG Xboom Go PL5 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (LG XBOOM App) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 71Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.1" x 3.1" (201 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 640 g |
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