Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell III. It ranks #84 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $249.99 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 Stockwell III is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A stylish, rugged speaker with a very long battery you can swap yourself, a detailed app EQ, and power bank charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 24 for the LG Xboom XG7. At 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom XG7 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom XG7 lacks. The catch: Highs are recessed by default and need the treble control maxed to compensate, still lacking detail even then.
The LG Xboom XG7 is the tougher choice. 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 IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. The tradeoff: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell III. It is rated higher for sound quality; the LG Xboom XG7 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell III | LG Xboom XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #84 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers | 1x 53x93mm (2.1”x3.7”) racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8”) dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 44W | 40W |
| Battery Life | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LE Audio with LC3 | SBC |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (parametric, via app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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