Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Epicboom for better sound quality, the LG PN7 for the lower price. The Ultimate Ears Epicboom ranks #57 of 77 large speakers at $216.81. The LG PN7 ranks #63 at $150, $66.81 cheaper.
On the Ultimate Ears Epicboom side: 17 hour battery with USB-C charging (first UE portable with USB-C). Set against that: Not very deep bass for the size.
What the LG PN7 offers: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone. Watch for: No deep bass.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Epicboom if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG PN7 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the LG PN7. It ranks near the bottom of the 77 large speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Ultimate Ears Epicboom | LG PN7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $216.81 | $150 |
| Ranked | #57 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #63 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs / 1.97 kg | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 1x 120mm woofer, 2x 45mm tweeters | 2x 63mm woofers |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 9.5" x 6.4" (119 x 241 x 162 mm) | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 10W RMS | 30W |
| Max Volume | 94dB | 106dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Ultimate Ears Epicboom: $216.81 Amazon
Pros: 17 hour battery with USB-C charging (first UE portable with USB-C). IP67 rating, floats in water. Made mostly from recycled fabric and plastic. Large best-sounding UE portable that still feels portable. 180ft Bluetooth range.
Cons: Not very deep bass for the size. Gets distorted at around 70-80% with bass thuds.
Full Ultimate Ears Epicboom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~55Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 9.5" x 6.4" (119 x 241 x 162 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 120mm woofer, 2x 45mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 94dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.3 lbs / 1.97 kg |
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LG PN7: $150 LG PN7
Pros: Exceptional 24-hour battery life, IPX7 waterproof, 106dB max volume, XBOOM remote app support, Wireless Party Link feature, stereo capable, USB-C charging, built-in microphone
Cons: No deep bass
Full LG PN7 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.1" x 5" x 6.4" (333 x 127 x 163 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63mm woofers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs / 2.14 kg |
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