Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It ranks #11 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $395. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #106, rated 3.0/5, at $100.98, $294.02 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
Why pick the LG Xboom Grab: A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. Watch for: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel. Its bass reaches about 58Hz before falling 10dB, against 75Hz for the LG Xboom Grab. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Grab lacks.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $294.02 saving on the LG Xboom Grab is not enough to make up the difference.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.98 | $395.00 |
| Ranked | #106 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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