Short answer: the LG Xboom XG7. It ranks #69 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $120; the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega ranks #73 and costs $249, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the LG Xboom XG7 offers: Impressive 24-hour battery life. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
On the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega side: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. Set against that: Hugely recessed mids and treble.
Buy the LG Xboom XG7. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
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 | Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #69 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #73 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1"x3.7") racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8") dome tweeter | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261 x 95 x 98 mm) | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Output Power | 40W | 80W |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs / 2.8 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 97dB |
| 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 |
| 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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Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega: $249 Discontinued
Pros: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). IPX7 waterproof with LED light show. USB port charges devices. Soundcore app with EQ customization, multipoint pairing, can link speakers for Party Mode.
Cons: Hugely recessed mids and treble. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
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