Short answer: the Marshall Kilburn II. It ranks #42 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $219 and is still sold new; the LG Xboom XG7 ranks #105 (rated 2.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The LG Xboom XG7’s replacement, the LG Xboom Bounce, is rated 3.6/5 at $149.99.
The Marshall Kilburn II is the better-sounding pick. A rugged Marshall styled stereo speaker with a leather handle, quick charging and a sound that suits rock. The catch: Boosted upper bass, not very detailed, not as deep bass as competitors, upper mids peak.
The LG Xboom XG7 is the tougher option. A waterproof party speaker with customizable LED lights, a long battery, and party linking with other LG speakers, now discontinued. It is rated IPX7 against IPX2 for the Marshall Kilburn II. It links with other speakers (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers), which the Marshall Kilburn II cannot. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Marshall Kilburn II. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the LG Xboom XG7 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Kilburn II | LG Xboom XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.00 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #42 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 36W | 40W |
| Dimensions | 9.6” x 6.4” x 5.5” (243 x 162 x 140 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 4” (102mm) woofer + 2x 20mm dome tweeters | 1x 53x93mm (2.1”x3.7”) racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8”) dome tweeter |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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