Short answer: the Doss Soundbox XL. It ranks #53 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $75.99; the LG PN7 ranks #63 and costs $150, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Doss Soundbox XL offers: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support. Watch for: A little hollow sounding.
On the LG PN7 side: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone. Set against that: No deep bass.
Buy the Doss Soundbox XL. It ranks higher for sound quality than the LG PN7 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the LG PN7. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the LG PN7 is rated for 24 hours versus 10 hours for the Doss Soundbox XL.
If water resistance matters to you, the LG PN7 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Doss Soundbox XL at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Doss Soundbox XL | LG PN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75.99 | $150 |
| Ranked | #53 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB | 106dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 557 g | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange | 2x 63mm woofers |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 32W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Doss Soundbox XL: $75.99 Amazon
Pros: 32W output power, 100dB max volume, 10-hour battery life, IPX4 splashproof, MicroSD card slot, dual woofer setup with subwoofer, built-in microphone, TWS pairing support
Cons: A little hollow sounding.
Full Doss Soundbox XL review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 2.6" x 5.2" (300 x 66 x 132 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 76mm subwoofer, 2x 50mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 32W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 557 g |
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LG PN7: $150 LG PN7
Pros: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: No deep bass
Full LG PN7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
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