Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5) at $139.99 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 Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding, louder pick. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 108dB at full volume, against 95dB for the LG Xboom Go PL7. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom Go PL7 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG Xboom Go PL7 lacks. The tradeoff: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
The LG Xboom Go PL7 is the lighter choice. A fun, waterproof portable with glowing light rings, a long battery, and stereo pairing for casual outdoor listening, now discontinued. At 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Lava at 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg). Watch for: Independent testing finds weak low-bass and top-end extension, a narrow soundstage and uneven off-axis response.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality; the LG Xboom Go PL7 is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | LG Xboom Go PL7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $70 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #106 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 3.2 lbs (1.45 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 9.6” x 3.9” x 3.9” (245 x 98 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 2x 58mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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