Short answer: the Tribit Xsound Surf. It ranks #79 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality at $26; the LG Xboom Grab ranks #82 and costs $88.53, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Surf: Rugged rubberized frame with a metal grille. The tradeoff: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks.
What the LG Xboom Grab gets right: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. The catch: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the Tribit Xsound Surf. It ranks higher for sound quality than the LG Xboom Grab and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the LG Xboom Grab is rated for 20 hours versus 10 hours for the Tribit Xsound Surf.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Xsound Surf | LG Xboom Grab | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26 | $88.53 |
| Ranked | #79 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #82 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Weight | 1 lbs / 440 g | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7" x 2.2" x 2.1" (178 x 57 x 54 mm) | - |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 12W RMS | 30W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Likely Yes (based on Tribit pattern) | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 40W: 2x drivers with passive radiator | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 75Hz |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| TWS | - | No |
| Wifi | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tribit Xsound Surf: $26
Pros: Rugged rubberized frame with a metal grille. About 20% louder than the XSound Go at the same volume. IPX7 rated, USB-C charging, and pairs with a second Surf for stereo.
Cons: Bass doesn’t go as deep as others, strange midrange peaks
Full Tribit Xsound Surf review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Likely Yes (based on Tribit pattern) |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 2.2" x 2.1" (178 x 57 x 54 mm) |
| Drivers | 40W: 2x drivers with passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 12W RMS |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1 lbs / 440 g |
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LG Xboom Grab: $88.53 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life - longer than the JBL Flip 7 or UE Boom 4. IP67 rated with elastic mounting straps. App unlocks AI room calibration, EQ, and light-strip customization; multipoint pairing.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Grab review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 1x 80x45mm racetrack woofer, 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs / 680 g |
| Wifi | No |
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