Short answer: the LG PN7 for better sound quality, the LG Xboom XG7 for the lower price. The LG PN7 ranks #63 of 77 large speakers at $150. The LG Xboom XG7 ranks #69 at $120, $30 cheaper.
What the LG PN7 offers: 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. Watch for: No deep bass.
The case for the LG Xboom XG7: Impressive 24-hour battery life. The tradeoff: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the LG PN7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom XG7 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 XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $120 |
| Ranked | #63 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #69 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 | - |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Output Power | 30W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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 |
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LG Xboom XG7: $120 LG Xboom XG7
Pros: Impressive 24-hour battery life. Reproduces sonorous sound at impressively loud volumes with deeper audio than most portable speakers. 40W power with Sound Boost EQ. IP67 dust and water resistance. Wireless Party Link pairs with up to 9 other speakers for multi-channel soundstage. Flashing LED lights customizable via app.
Cons: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
Full LG Xboom XG7 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 | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
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