Short answer: the LG Xboom Go PL7, because the Sony is not very loud. The XB33 at $110 against $70 is IP67 rated and lightweight at 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) / 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg), but that is not much use if it cannot fill a room. The PL7 has a 24-hour impressive battery life with detailed sound and nicely balanced bass, brightened by a 9kHz peak. The Sony XB33 is discontinued; its replacement is the Sony ULT Field 3.
Buy the LG Xboom Go PL7 at $70 for a large speaker, or the Sony XB33 at $110 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Go PL7 | Sony XB33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 Discontinued | $110 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #106 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #73 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 97dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Sony Music Connect App) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm fullrange | 2x 48x70mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 9.6” x 3.9” x 3.9” (245 x 98 x 98 mm) | 9.7” x 3.8” x 4.2” (246 x 97 x 106 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 16W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 50Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 110ms |
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