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 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 Tribit Stormbox Lava is the better-sounding pick. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the LG Xboom XG7 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the LG Xboom XG7 lacks. The catch: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
The case for 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 links with other speakers (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot. Watch for: Peaky midrange, rolled off treble.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality and still sold new, while the LG Xboom XG7 is discontinued.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | LG Xboom XG7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #105 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) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wireless Party Link, up to 10 speakers) |
| 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) | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 10.3” x 3.7” x 3.9” (261 x 95 x 98 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 1x 53x93mm (2.1”x3.7”) racetrack woofer + 1x 20mm (0.8”) dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | - |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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