Short answer: the Sonos Roam 2. It ranks #94 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $178; the LG Xboom Go PL5 ranks #149, rated 2.4/5, and costs $289, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Sonos Roam 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. Its bass reaches about 63Hz before falling 10dB, against 71Hz for the LG Xboom Go PL5. At 0.9 lbs (429 g) it weighs noticeably less than the LG Xboom Go PL5 at 1.4 lbs (640 g). The catch: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
The LG Xboom Go PL5 is the longer-running choice. A water resistant speaker with music synced LED lights, USB-C charging and Party Link for many speakers. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the Sonos Roam 2. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Roam 2 lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Sonos Roam 2. Watch for: Barely any bass.
Buy the Sonos Roam 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the LG Xboom Go PL5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Roam 2 | LG Xboom Go PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $178.00 | $289.00 |
| Ranked | #94 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #149 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | 71Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (429 g) | 1.4 lbs (640 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) | 7.9” x 3.1” x 3.1” (201 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| App | Sonos S2 App | Yes (LG XBOOM App) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | - |
| EQ | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) | Yes (via app) |
| Drivers | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | No | - |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 20W |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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