Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox 2. It ranks #104 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $69.99; the LG Xboom Go PL5 ranks #149, rated 2.4/5, and costs $289, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Tribit Stormbox 2 is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A light, waterproof everyday speaker with a long rated battery and an Xbass mode that fills out the low end. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 15 for the LG Xboom Go PL5. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the LG Xboom Go PL5. The catch: Drivers on the side, so it will have a rolled off treble listening to it face on.
What the LG Xboom Go PL5 does well: A water resistant speaker with music synced LED lights, USB-C charging and Party Link for many speakers. It links with other speakers (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox 2 cannot. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Tribit Stormbox 2. The tradeoff: Barely any bass.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox 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
| Tribit Stormbox 2 | LG Xboom Go PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $289.00 |
| Ranked | #104 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #149 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (LG XBOOM App) |
| Aux Latency | 200ms | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (via app) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 400ms AAC, 400ms SBC | - |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers) |
| Stereo | No (front/rear drivers) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (593 g) | 1.4 lbs (640 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 48mm fullrange | 2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 2.7” x 2.7” (180 x 69 x 69 mm) | 7.9” x 3.1” x 3.1” (201 x 79 x 79 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 34W RMS | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 71Hz |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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