Short answer: the KEF Muo gen2 for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Grab for the lower price. The KEF Muo gen2 ranks #96 of 177 medium speakers, rated 3.1/5, at $249.99. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #106, rated 3.0/5, at $100.98, $149.01 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. The tradeoff: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
What the KEF Muo gen2 does well: A stylish waterproof stereo speaker with aptX Adaptive, USB-C audio input, Auracast and long battery life. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Grab lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the LG Xboom Grab. The tradeoff: Lacking deeper bass.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the KEF Muo gen2 when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration.
A stylish waterproof stereo speaker with aptX Adaptive, USB-C audio input, Auracast and long battery life.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | KEF Muo gen2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.98 | $249.99 |
| Ranked | #106 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 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, aptX Adaptive up to 48 kHz 24 bit |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 1.6 lbs (740 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 1x 58x117mm racetrack woofer, 1x 20mm tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 40W |
| 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) | 8.5” x 3.2” x 2.3” (216 x 82 x 59 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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