Short answer: the LG Xboom Grab for better sound quality, the Soundcore Flare 2 for the lower price. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #82 of 135 medium speakers at $89.33. The Soundcore Flare 2 ranks #104 at $80, $9.33 cheaper.
What the LG Xboom Grab offers: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. Watch for: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
What the Soundcore Flare 2 offers: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it Watch for: Rolled off treble.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Flare 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Soundcore Flare 2. It ranks near the bottom of the 135 medium speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Grab is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Soundcore Flare 2.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | Soundcore Flare 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.33 | $80 |
| Ranked | #82 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g | 1.3 lbs / 600 g |
| Wifi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | 30W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 80ms |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom Grab: $89.33 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. IP67 rated with elastic mounting straps. App unlocks AI room calibration, EQ, and light-strip customization; multipoint pairing.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Grab review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
| Wifi | No |
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- GYMCADDY: LG’s New xboom Speaker And Earbud Lineup Explained - Meet The Stage 301, Bounce, Grab And Buds!
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Soundcore Flare 2: $80 Amazon
Pros: Try Alan Ross’s EQ for it
Cons: Rolled off treble. Thuddy bass. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear.
Full Soundcore Flare 2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 2x full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 600 g |
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