Short answer: the LG Xboom Bounce. It ranks #33 of 102 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $119.99; the Turtlebox Cub ranks #77, rated 3.0/5, and costs $330, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The LG Xboom Bounce is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. Unique spherical design. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 14 for the Turtlebox Cub. At 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) it weighs much less than the Turtlebox Cub at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg). Watch for: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The case for the Turtlebox Cub: A compact, cube-shaped Turtlebox at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) with a real two-way layout: a 4.5 inch woofer and a 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. The tradeoff: The evidence so far is listening impressions from two reviews, with no side by side tests against other brands.
Buy the LG Xboom Bounce. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Turtlebox Cub and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Bounce | Turtlebox Cub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 | $330.00 |
| Ranked | #33 of 102 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #77 of 102 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | - |
| Dimensions | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon eBay
Older model: the LG Xboom XG7 (ranked lower, rated 2.4/5).
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair. Measured bass extension of 54Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 40W |
|---|---|
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
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Turtlebox Cub: $330.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A compact, cube-shaped Turtlebox at 2.4 kg with a real two-way layout: a 4.5 inch woofer and a 1.3 inch titanium tweeter. Reviewers found it very loud for its size, with warm, bass-forward tuning and a bit more bass than the Turtlebox Ranger. IP67 waterproof and dustproof, crush and drop resistant, stainless steel tie-downs, a claimed 14+ hours from a 49.95Wh battery, USB-C charging with a power bank output, stereo pairing and Party Mode.
Cons: The evidence so far is listening impressions from two reviews, with no side by side tests against other brands. One reviewer found it loses bass at high volume, and it is not as loud as the full-size Turtlebox. Turtlebox’s claimed 118dB is a figure the brand’s larger speakers have not come close to at a standard one meter distance. It is also mono from one unit, and its recessed USB-C port only fits slim cable plugs.
Full Turtlebox Cub review and specifications →
| Battery Life | 14+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.6”H x 7.2”W x 5.7”D (218 x 183 x 146 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4.5” (114mm) woofer + 1x 1.3” (33mm) titanium tweeter |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Strap | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
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