Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The LG Xboom Stage 501 ranks #24 of 53 party speakers by sound quality at $449.99; the LG Xboom Stage 301 ranks #36 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality at $229.99.
The LG Xboom Stage 501 is the longer-running option. A party speaker with clear vocals, a 25 hour rating and a swappable battery. It is rated for 25 hours of battery against 12 for the LG Xboom Stage 301. The tradeoff: There are no tweeters, and HammoTech charted the high end falling from 5kHz and bass dropping off at 40Hz.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the lighter pick. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. At 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom Stage 501 at 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg). The catch: overpriced for what it is.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 501 ($449.99) for a party speaker; the LG Xboom Stage 301 ($229.99) suits a boombox speaker instead.
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A party speaker with clear vocals, a 25 hour rating and a swappable battery.
A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom Stage 501 | LG Xboom Stage 301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.99 | $229.99 |
| Ranked | #24 of 53 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 220W (160W on battery) | 120W |
| App | Yes (LG ThinQ) | Yes (LG Xboom app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 99.1Wh | - |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 23.4”H x 11.7”W x 11.6”D (594 x 298 x 294 mm) | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers + 2x 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (App EQ) |
| Guitar Input | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (1/4”) | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Strap | No (built-in handle) | No |
| USB Playback | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Weight | 25.8 lbs (11.7 kg) | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Wheels | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz |
| TWS | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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