Short answer: the Marshall Middleton II. It ranks #31 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $279.99 and is still sold new; the LG PN7 ranks #95 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Marshall Middleton II is the better-sounding choice. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. It links with other speakers (Marshall Stack), which the LG PN7 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG PN7 lacks. The tradeoff: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
What the LG PN7 does well: A waterproof stereo speaker with a long battery, loud maximum volume, and party linking with other LG speakers, now discontinued. The catch: The two 63mm woofers cannot produce deep bass, so it sounds thin for its size.
Buy the Marshall Middleton II. It is rated higher for sound quality; the LG PN7 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton II | LG PN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $150 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #95 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 4.7 lbs (2.14 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) | 13.1” x 5” x 6.4” (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 63mm woofers |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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