Short answer: the LG PN7 for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Go PL7 for the lower price. The LG PN7 ranks #63 of 77 large speakers at $150. The LG Xboom Go PL7 ranks #70 at $70, $80 cheaper.
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.
What the LG Xboom Go PL7 gets right: 24-hour impressive battery life, detailed sound with nicely balanced bass and bright character. The catch: 9khz peak.
Buy the LG PN7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom Go PL7 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG PN7 | LG Xboom Go PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $70 |
| Ranked | #63 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #70 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 106dB | 95dB |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg | 3.2 lbs / 1.45 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers | 2x 58mm fullrange |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) | 9.6" x 3.9" x 3.9" (245 x 98 x 98 mm) |
| Output Power | 30W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- Soundcore Rave Neo vs LG Xboom XG7
- LG Xboom XG7 vs Zealot S67
- Sony SRS-XG300 vs Soundcore Rave Neo
- LG PN7 vs Doss Extreme Boom
- Doss Soundbox XL vs LG PN7
The Two Speakers In Full
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 |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
LG Xboom Go PL7: $70 LG Xboom Go PL7
Pros: 24-hour impressive battery life, detailed sound with nicely balanced bass and bright character. Party lights with Wireless Party Link supporting up to 100 units together. Very good sound quality, plenty of volume, water-resistant design for outdoors.
Cons: 9khz peak. Not good sounding.
Full LG Xboom Go PL7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.6" x 3.9" x 3.9" (245 x 98 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm fullrange |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.45 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Anker Soundcore Motion Plus - bass sound test
- Alan Ross Reviews: LG Xboom Go PL7 vs JBL Charge 4 and Sony XB33 - best Bluetooth speaker?
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Xsound Mega vs the world! (JBL Charge 5, Bose Flex, Sony XB33, LG PL7) 👍
- Reddit Search for LG Xboom Go PL7 Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs LG Xboom XG7
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs W-King D9
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Doss Extreme Boom
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Soundcore Rave Neo
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Zealot S67
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs Ultimate Ears Megablast
- LG Xboom Go PL7 vs B&O Beosound Level
- See all 9 comparisons