Short answer: the LG Xboom Go PL7. It ranks #70 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $70; the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega ranks #73 and costs $249, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the LG Xboom Go PL7 offers: 24-hour impressive battery life, detailed sound with nicely balanced bass and bright character. Watch for: 9khz peak.
What the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega offers: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). Watch for: Hugely recessed mids and treble
Buy the LG Xboom Go PL7. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
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 Xboom Go PL7 | Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #70 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #73 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 95dB | 97dB |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.45 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 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 | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm fullrange | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 9.6" x 3.9" x 3.9" (245 x 98 x 98 mm) | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Output Power | 30W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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 |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.45 kg |
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Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega: $249 Discontinued
Pros: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). IPX7 waterproof with LED light show. USB port charges devices. Soundcore app with EQ customization, multipoint pairing, can link speakers for Party Mode.
Cons: Hugely recessed mids and treble. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
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