Short answer: the Sony SRS-XG300 for better sound quality, the LG PN7 for the lower price. The Sony SRS-XG300 ranks #55 of 77 large speakers at $169. The LG PN7 ranks #63 at $150, $19 cheaper.
The case for the Sony SRS-XG300: IP67 dust/waterproof rating. The tradeoff: Overly expensive.
What the LG PN7 gets right: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone. The catch: No deep bass.
Buy the Sony SRS-XG300 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG PN7 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the LG PN7. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Sony SRS-XG300 | LG PN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.00 | $150 |
| Ranked | #55 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) | No |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
| App | No | No |
| 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 | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x X-Balanced woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 63mm woofers |
| Dimensions | 12.5" x 5.4" x 5.4" (318 x 138 x 136 mm) | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Output Power | 16W RMS | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 106dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sony SRS-XG300: $169.00 Amazon
Pros: IP67 dust/waterproof rating. Bluetooth 5.2 with multipoint pairing, LDAC codec support. Retractable carry handle for easy portability. Big boomy bass-forward sound, excellent for parties. Fast-charging: 10 minutes gives 70 minutes playback. Stamina mode optimizes battery.
Cons: Overly expensive. Bass not as deep as competitors. Upper mids peak. Hollow sounding. Rolled off treble. Not much clarity. Does not float. Speaker will not remain at max volume and will turn itself down automatically.
Full Sony SRS-XG300 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 12.5" x 5.4" x 5.4" (318 x 138 x 136 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x X-Balanced woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 16W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/1.5A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
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LG PN7: $150 LG PN7
Pros: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: No deep bass
Full LG PN7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
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