Short answer: the Soundcore Boom 2. It ranks #10 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.5/5) at $99.99 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 Soundcore Boom 2 is the better-sounding, lighter option. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. At 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) it weighs much less than the LG Xboom XG7 at 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg). It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG Xboom XG7 lacks. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
Why pick the LG Xboom XG7: A waterproof party speaker with customizable LED lights, a long battery, and party linking with other LG speakers, now discontinued. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2. It is rated higher for sound quality; the LG Xboom XG7 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom 2 | LG Xboom XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 125ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 53x93mm (2.1”x3.7”) racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8”) dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Strap | No | - |
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