Short answer: the LG Xboom XG7 for better sound quality, the Doss Extreme Boom for the lower price. The LG Xboom XG7 ranks #69 of 77 large speakers at $120. The Doss Extreme Boom ranks #75 at $69.99, $50.01 cheaper.
What the LG Xboom XG7 offers: Impressive 24-hour battery life. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
What the Doss Extreme Boom gets right: 60W output power, exceptional 30-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX7 waterproof, MicroSD card support, dual drivers with passive radiator, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone. The catch: Rolled off treble, barely any bass.
Buy the LG Xboom XG7 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Doss Extreme Boom 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.
Specifications Side By Side
| LG Xboom XG7 | Doss Extreme Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $69.99 |
| Ranked | #69 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 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 |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) | 12.7" x 4.7" x 7.2" (323 x 120 x 184 mm) |
| Output Power | 40W | 60W |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg | 5.6 lbs / 2.52 kg |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 65Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | 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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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Doss Extreme Boom: $69.99 Amazon
Pros: 60W output power, exceptional 30-hour battery life, power bank function, IPX7 waterproof, MicroSD card support, dual drivers with passive radiator, TWS stereo pairing, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: Rolled off treble, barely any bass
Full Doss Extreme Boom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.7" x 4.7" x 7.2" (323 x 120 x 184 mm) |
| Drivers | 60W: Dual drivers + passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 5.6 lbs / 2.52 kg |
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