Short answer: the LG Xboom Go PL5 for better sound quality, the LG Xboom XG5 for the lower price. The LG Xboom Go PL5 ranks #114 of 136 medium speakers at $199. The LG Xboom XG5 ranks #115 at $99, $100 cheaper.
The case for the LG Xboom Go PL5: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. The tradeoff: Barely any bass.
What the LG Xboom XG5 gets right: IP67 rated. The catch: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the LG Xboom Go PL5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom XG5 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 136 medium speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Go PL5 | LG Xboom XG5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | $99.00 |
| Ranked | #114 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #115 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 71Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 100dB | - |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 640 g | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.1" x 3.1" (201 x 79 x 79 mm) | 8.7" x 3.3" x 3.1" (222 x 83 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| App | Yes (LG XBOOM App) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 20W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom Go PL5: $199.00 Amazon
Pros: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. LED lights sync to music via the LG XBOOM app; Wireless Party Link connects up to 100 speakers. USB-C charging.
Cons: Barely any bass. 14khz peak, bright on top. Soundboost mode makes the top end even harsher.
Full LG Xboom Go PL5 review and specifications →
| App | Yes (LG XBOOM App) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 71Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.1" x 3.1" (201 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.4 lbs / 640 g |
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LG Xboom XG5: $99.00 Amazon
Pros: IP67 rated. 18 hour battery life (~17 hrs confirmed in testing) with fast USB-C charging. Wireless Party Link connects up to 10 speakers.
Cons: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
Full LG Xboom XG5 review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7" x 3.3" x 3.1" (222 x 83 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
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