Short answer: the Marshall Middleton. It ranks #33 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5) at $257.52 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 Middleton is the better-sounding, lighter option. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and a detachable strap. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the LG Xboom XG7 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). The catch: 5db dip at 1.7kHz and 6.3kHz.
What the LG Xboom XG7 does well: A waterproof party speaker with customizable LED lights, a long battery, and party linking with other LG speakers, now discontinued. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Marshall Middleton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the LG Xboom XG7 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton | LG Xboom XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $257.52 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #33 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 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 |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.7” x 4.3” (230 x 95 x 109 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 53x93mm (2.1”x3.7”) racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8”) dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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