LG Xboom Stage 501 Review: Rated 3.8/5

Last updated: November 7, 2026

The LG Xboom Stage 501 is rated 3.8/5 for sound quality, #24 of 53 Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: LG

#24 LG Xboom Stage 501: $449.99 Amazon $449.99 eBay

Pros: A party speaker with clear vocals, a 25 hour rating and a swappable battery. It has two 5.25 inch woofers and two 2.5 inch mid drivers on 160W from battery or 220W from AC, plus Auracast, two mic and guitar inputs, a vocal remover, six band EQ, USB playback and lights. HammoTech heard vocals clearly ahead of the JBL Partybox 130.

Cons: There are no tweeters, and HammoTech charted the high end falling from 5kHz and bass dropping off at 40Hz. In a battery powered side by side at 80 percent volume, the JBL Partybox 130 ran 3 to 4 dB louder with much stronger bass, and HammoTech preferred it. At 11.7 kg with handles but no wheels, it takes more effort to move than its price class suggests. IPX4 only covers splashes.

Is the LG Xboom Stage 501 right for you?

Buy it if

  • you want long battery life (claimed 25 hours).
  • you want to charge your phone from it.
  • you want stereo sound from a single speaker.

Skip it if

  • you want something easy to carry (11.7 kg).
  • you want the best value: the higher-rated JBL Partybox 110 costs about $70 less.
ReleasedJul 2026 (4 months ago)
Amplifier Power220W (160W on battery)
AppYes (LG ThinQ)
Aux InputYes
Battery Capacity99.1Wh
Battery Life25 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsLC3, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version5.4
Charging Time3 hours
Dimensions23.4”H x 11.7”W x 11.6”D (594 x 298 x 294 mm)
Drivers2x 5.25” woofers + 2x 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless)
EQYes (App EQ)
Guitar InputYes
IP RatingIPX4
LightsYes
Microphone InputYes (1/4”)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputAC Power cord
Removable BatteryYes
StereoYes
StrapNo (built-in handle)
USB PlaybackYes (USB-A)
Weight25.8 lbs (11.7 kg)
WheelsNo

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