Short answer: the LG Xboom Stage 301. It ranks #36 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $229.99; the EcoXGear Defender ranks #84, rated 2.5/5, and costs $299.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The EcoXGear Defender is the longer-running, lighter pick. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the LG Xboom Stage 301. At 10 lbs (4.54 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the LG Xboom Stage 301 at 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the LG Xboom Stage 301. The catch: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the better-sounding option. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the EcoXGear Defender lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the EcoXGear Defender cannot. The catch: overpriced for what it is.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 301. It is rated higher for sound quality than the EcoXGear Defender and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank.
A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions.
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Specifications Side By Side
| EcoXGear Defender | LG Xboom Stage 301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $229.99 |
| Ranked | #84 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| App | No | Yes (LG Xboom app) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (App EQ) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 120W |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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