Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters most, the LG Xboom Grab if price matters most. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $399. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #106, rated 3.0/5, at $100.98, $298.02 cheaper.
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 3rd gen is the better-sounding pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Grab lacks. The catch: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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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 good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.98 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #106 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 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 | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W |
| 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” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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