Short answer: the LG Xboom XG7 for better sound quality, the Bugani M83 for the lower price. The LG Xboom XG7 ranks #69 of 77 large speakers at $120. The Bugani M83 ranks #71 at $60, $60 cheaper.
What the LG Xboom XG7 offers: Impressive 24-hour battery life. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
What the Bugani M83 offers: Very inexpensive. Watch for: Not very deep bass, treble a little boosted
Buy the LG Xboom XG7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Bugani M83 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Bugani M83 is rated for 40 hours versus 24 hours for the LG Xboom XG7.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom XG7 | Bugani M83 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $60 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #69 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #71 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter | 2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) tweeters + 2x passive bass radiators |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) | 12.6" x 4.3" x 6.7" (320 x 109 x 170 mm) |
| Output Power | 40W | 50W |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
LG Xboom XG7: $120 LG Xboom XG7
Pros: Impressive 24-hour battery life. Reproduces sonorous sound at impressively loud volumes with deeper audio than most portable speakers. 40W power with Sound Boost EQ. IP67 dust and water resistance. Wireless Party Link pairs with up to 9 other speakers for multi-channel soundstage. Flashing LED lights customizable via app.
Cons: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble. Not very good sounding
Full LG Xboom XG7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg |
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Bugani M83: $60 Discontinued
Pros: Very inexpensive.
Cons: Not very deep bass, treble a little boosted. Discontinued.
Full Bugani M83 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.6" x 4.3" x 6.7" (320 x 109 x 170 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers + 2x 1" (25mm) tweeters + 2x passive bass radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs / 2.3 kg |
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