LG Xboom Go PL5 Review: Ranked #137 of 164

Last updated: October 5, 2026

The LG Xboom Go PL5 ranks #137 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: LG

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LG Xboom Go PL5 - ranked #137 of 164 Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers · Editor's rating 2.4/5
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#137 LG Xboom Go PL5: $179.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: 18 hour battery life; IPX5 rated. LED lights sync to music via the LG XBOOM app; Wireless Party Link connects up to 100 speakers. USB-C charging. Measured bass extension of 71Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Barely any bass. 14kHz peak, bright on top. Soundboost mode makes the top end even harsher.

How it compares: Just above it: Doss E-Go II - $139 cheaper, 3 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: LG Xboom XG5 - $80 cheaper, 3 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power20W
AppYes (LG XBOOM App)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)71Hz
Battery Life15 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions7.9” x 3.1” x 3.1” (201 x 79 x 79 mm)
Drivers2x 1.75-inch woofers + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (via app)
IP RatingIPX5
LightsYes
Maximum SPL100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Wireless Party Link, up to 100 speakers)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight1.4 lbs (640 g)
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