Short answer: the LG Xboom Grab for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom for the lower price. The LG Xboom Grab ranks #82 of 136 medium speakers at $88.53. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom ranks #87 at $79, $9.53 cheaper.
What the LG Xboom Grab gets right: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
On the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom side: IP67 rated and floats. Set against that: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Grab is rated for 20 hours versus 10 hours for the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | Ultimate Ears Wonderboom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88.53 | $79 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #82 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #87 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
| Wifi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| Output Power | 30W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | - | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom Grab: $88.53 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 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| 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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Ultimate Ears Wonderboom: $79 Discontinued
Pros: IP67 rated and floats. Compact, light, and simple to use.
Cons: Not stereo, barely any bass, recessed treble. Dip at 9khz. Low mid bass distortion. Not technically a 360 speaker, only front and rear. Discontinued.
Full Ultimate Ears Wonderboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 1.6" active drivers + 2x 1.8" x 2.6" passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 425 g |
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