Short answer: the LG Xboom XG5, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #147 of 175 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.4/5, at $99; the Walla Sound Boom+ ranks #158, rated 2.3/5, and costs $99.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 175 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The LG Xboom XG5 is the longer-running, lighter option. 18 hour battery life (~17 hrs confirmed in testing) with fast USB-C charging. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound Boom+. At 1.5 lbs (680 g) it weighs much less than the Walla Sound Boom+ at 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Walla Sound Boom+. The tradeoff: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
What the Walla Sound Boom+ does well: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit. Watch for: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated.
Buy the LG Xboom XG5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Walla Sound Boom+ and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
About the ratings: the Walla Sound Boom+’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.0 to 2.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom XG5 | Walla Sound Boom+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #147 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 175 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers Estimated |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.3” x 3.1” (222 x 83 x 80 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (LG XBOOM app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom XG5: $99.00 Amazon $99.00 eBay
Same family: the LG Xboom XG7 (larger model, rated 2.4/5). See every LG Xboom generation.
Pros: IP67 rated. 18 hour battery life (~17 hrs confirmed in testing) with fast USB-C charging. Wireless Party Link connects up to 10 speakers.
Cons: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
Full LG Xboom XG5 review and specifications →
| Released | Oct 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
| App | Yes (LG XBOOM app) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.3” x 3.1” (222 x 83 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42x80mm track-type woofer + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
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Walla Sound Boom+: $99.99 Estimated Walla Sound $99.99 eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof with Bluetooth 6.0, a woofer and tweeter layout with passive radiators, a pulsing LED light strip, speakerphone, USB drive playback and one button TWS stereo pairing with a second unit.
Cons: No measurements and only brand supplied or promotional reviews, so its rating is estimated. Rated for only 8 hours, sold mainly through its own heavily discounted ad driven store at $100, and it costs about twice as much as the EarFun Uboom L, which sounds far better.
Full Walla Sound Boom+ review and specifications →
| Released | 2026 (this year) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
| App | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 44x80mm woofer, 1x 36mm tweeter, 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Lights | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
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