Short answer: the Soundcore Motion X500. It ranks #27 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5) at $99.99 and is still sold new; the LG Xboom Go PL7 ranks #106 (rated 2.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used.
The Soundcore Motion X500 is the better-sounding, louder option. A compact, waterproof stereo speaker with good sound and solid build for the money. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 104dB at full volume, against 95dB for the LG Xboom Go PL7. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Go PL7 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG Xboom Go PL7 lacks. The tradeoff: A little bright on top, a custom EQ can flatten things out a bit.
The LG Xboom Go PL7 is the longer-running, lighter choice. A fun, waterproof portable with glowing light rings, a long battery, and stereo pairing for casual outdoor listening, now discontinued. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Soundcore Motion X500. At 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Soundcore Motion X500 at 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg). The catch: Independent testing finds weak low-bass and top-end extension, a narrow soundstage and uneven off-axis response.
Buy the Soundcore Motion X500. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the LG Xboom Go PL7 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion X500 | LG Xboom Go PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $70 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #27 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs (2.1 kg) | 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 8” x 3.2” (220 x 202 x 81 mm) | 9.6” x 3.9” x 3.9” (245 x 98 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 58mm (2.3”) forward-firing full-range drivers + 1x 43mm (1.7”) upward-firing driver | 2x 58mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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