Short answer: the LG Xboom Grab. It ranks #106 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $100.98. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $50.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The LG Xboom Grab is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration. Its bass reaches about 75Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. Watch for: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom Grab at 1.5 lbs (680 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the LG Xboom Grab lacks. The catch: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the LG Xboom Grab. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $50.99 with the Walla Sound does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A rugged waterproof speaker with elastic mounting straps, a long 20 hour battery, multipoint pairing and app room calibration.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Grab | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.98 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #106 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Wi-Fi | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.3” x 2.8” x 2.8” (211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Strap | Yes (mounting straps) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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