Experts recommend Soundboks Go more than LG XBoom XL7
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer Soundboks Go over LG XBoom XL7, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Soundboks Go received 2 recommendations: from TechHive (29 Dec 2023) and Digital Trends (6 Jul 2024). By contrast, LG XBoom XL7 received only 1 recommendation from Digital Trends (6 Jul 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive  | PCMag  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | Tom's Guide  | Popular Mechanics  | Rtings.com  | TechRadar  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | - | Check price |  Soundboks Go The Soundboks Go is a powerful and durable portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use, with a maximum volume output of 121 decibels in Bass+ mode, weather resistance rating of IP65, and a variable battery life of up to 40 hours. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 |
| 69 | N/A | Check price |  LG XBoom XL7 The LG XBoom XL7 Bluetooth Speaker is highly praised for its powerful sound quality, deep bass performance, and versatile features, making it a great choice for parties and gatherings. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Soundboks Go as #11 and LG XBoom XL7 as #15
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 16 Soundboks Go A Bluetooth speaker with big sound... ... ... #15 out of 16 LG XBoom XL7 Best Bluetooth party speaker... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 29 Dec 2023 TechHive ranked Soundboks Go as #8
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 12 Soundboks Go Best Bluetooth speaker for big outdoor parties... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com
After counting and adding up the 108 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Soundboks Go outranks LG XBoom XL7. This is not to say that LG XBoom XL7 is a bad option. Like Soundboks Go, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Soundboks Go is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while LG XBoom XL7 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechHive | PCMag | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Popular Mechanics | Rtings.com | TechRadar | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $167 |  Sonos Roam 2 The Sonos Roam 2 is praised for its sound quality, durability, and versatility, but criticized for its battery life, connectivity issues, and high price point, especially for those not fully invested in the Sonos ecosystem. | - | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 2 | - | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  Beats Pill The Beats Pill (2024) is praised for its portability, impressive battery life, and robust design, but criticized for sound quality issues at high volumes, lack of EQ settings, and its price point considering the features offered. | - | 8 | 3 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 4 | - | $130 |  JBL Flip 6 The JBL Flip 6 is a durable and powerful portable Bluetooth speaker with a long battery life, PartyBoost feature, and water and dust resistance. | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 8 |
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Expert reviews [5]
Total expert reviews: 5
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by PCMag | 80 |
| Average score based on 5 reviews | 80 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [16]
Total expert reviews: 16
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Outer Audio | 90 |
| Average score based on 16 reviews | 79 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 64 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Powerful Sound (8” Woofer + 2.5” Tweeter x 2) - Feel and hear the beat with bumped-up bass. Packed with an 8" full range woofer, the LG XBOOM XL7 delivers powerful sound with rich and deep bass even when the volume is on low.
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From Seller:
- CHARGER – The SOUNDBOKS was developed for maximum performance in battery operation. The charger is only intended to charge the battery or to operate the SOUNDBOKS at moderate volume, it is not a power supply. If the charger is used to play music, the SOUNDBOKS may turn off.
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