Short answer: the LG Xboom Stage 301. It ranks #36 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $229.99. The Gemini GRV-650L ranks #56, rated 3.3/5, at $149.95, $80.04 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the better-sounding pick. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Gemini GRV-650L lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Gemini GRV-650L cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Gemini GRV-650L lacks. The tradeoff: overpriced for what it is.
What the Gemini GRV-650L does well: A great value party speaker with an included wireless mic, remote, FM radio and water resistance. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep bass as the top ranked speakers.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 301. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $80.04 saving on the Gemini GRV-650L is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Stage 301 | Gemini GRV-650L | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #36 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #56 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) | 15.7 lbs (7.1 kg) |
| App | Yes (LG Xboom app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 320W |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) | 10.9” x 10.2” x 14.4” (277 x 260 x 366 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) | 6.5” woofer + tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Strap | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 104dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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