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 Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 ranks #104, rated 2.1/5, at $208.99, $21 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. Its bass reaches about 43Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270. At 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) it weighs much less than the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 at 28.7 lbs (13 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 lacks. The catch: overpriced for what it is.
The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 is the longer-running option. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, sound spread wide around it and a wireless phone charging pad. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 12 for the LG Xboom Stage 301. The catch: Bass not as deep as competitors, less neutral than ION speakers.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 301. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $21 with the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Stage 301 | Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $208.99 |
| Ranked | #36 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| App | Yes (LG Xboom app) | Yes (Monster Zone Control app) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) | 15” x 18.6” x 10.9” (381 x 472 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) | 2x 3” (76mm) woofers + 2x tweeters (size undisclosed) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Strap | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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