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  • Avg. price: ~£60
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 15 hours
  • IP rating: IPX6
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 470 g

LG Art 52 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.3

Audio

20.0%

7.1

Battery

18.0%

7.0

Durability

16.0%

7.0

Connectivity

8.0%

7.4

Controls

3.0%

9.1

Design

3.0%

6.4

Smart features

Very good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 8.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.4

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

  • 6.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    7.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 6.1
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £60

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The LG Art52 is a compact 2.0-channel portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker delivering a booming 20W audio output enhanced by a single passive radiator and an Auto Sound Engine processor for balanced acoustics. Weighing just 0.47 kg and measuring 153 x 58 x 59.5 mm, this highly portable unit features an IPX5 water-resistant design, a 3.7V 2100mAh Li-ion battery providing up to 12 to 15 hours of playback, and convenient smart features like Multipoint dual-device pairing, Dual Play speaker linking, and Music Auto Play. On the downside, it relies on an older Micro-USB charging port with a relatively long 2.5-hour charge time, lacks aptX audio codec support, and omits a standard 3.5mm headphone output jack.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG Art 52

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.2
LG Art 52 has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 72.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
LG Art 52 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.0
LG Art 52 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 68.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
LG Art 52 has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

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Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
LG Art 52 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

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Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

?
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

?
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

15 hours
LG Art 52 has a battery life of 15 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

2100 mAh
LG Art 52 has a battery capacity of 2100 mAh which is smaller than that of 64.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

2 hours
LG Art 52 has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
LG Art 52 has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX6
LG Art 52 has an IP rating of IPX6 which provides worse ingress protection than 52.5% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 9.7% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
LG Art 52 is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

1 m
LG Art 52 has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m which is deeper than that of 52.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 47.4% of portable speakers.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
LG Art 52 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

470 g
LG Art 52 weighs 470 g which is lighter than that of 68.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

5.8 cm
LG Art 52 has a height of 5.8 cm which is shorter than that of 89.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

15.3 cm
LG Art 52 has a width of 15.3 cm which is narrower than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

5.95 cm
LG Art 52 has a depth of 5.95 cm which is shallower than that of 75.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

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Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
LG Art 52 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
LG Art 52 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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LG Art 52 vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    LG Art 52 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
    What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 1 m

    LG Art 52 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    LG Art 52 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    LG Art 52 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    LG Art 52 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 52 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 3 more EQ presets
    LG Art 52 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    LG Art 52 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).3 vs 0
  • Supports party mode
    LG Art 52 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 52 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    LG Art 52 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    LG Art 52 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).15 hours vs 12 hours
  • Supports firmware updates
    LG Art 52 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
    When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 52 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    LG Art 52 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
    Supports the AAC Bluetooth audio codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the AAC Bluetooth audio codec is supported.
    When it matters: When streaming from Apple devices or other AAC-focused sources matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 52 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    LG Art 52 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    LG Art 52 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    LG Art 52 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 3 hours longer battery life
    LG Art 52 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (15 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    LG Art 52 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Better ingress protection
    LG Art 52 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX6 vs IPX5).
  • 3 more EQ presets
    LG Art 52 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
  • Supports party mode
    LG Art 52 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    LG Art 52 is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 330 g lighter
    LG Art 52 is lighter than the average portable speaker (470 g vs 800 g).
  • 2.35 cm shallower
    LG Art 52 is shallower than the average portable speaker (6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    LG Art 52 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    LG Art 52 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 500 mAh less battery capacity
    LG Art 52 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    LG Art 52 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG Art 52 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 3 older
    LG Art 52 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    LG Art 52 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 52 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    LG Art 52 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    LG Art 52 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG Art 52 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    LG Art 52 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 500 mAh less battery capacity
    LG Art 52 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    LG Art 52 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).2100 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 3.69x less popular
    LG Art 52 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
    LG Art 52 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 3 older
    LG Art 52 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
    What it is: The official launch timing of the speaker model.
    When it matters: When newer connectivity, software support, or product longevity matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 2024

    LG Art 52 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).2,016 vs 2,019
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What customers like about LG Art 52?

  • Ultra-compact and lightweight body makes it highly portable
  • Equipped with stereo speakers and a passive radiator for its size
  • Features an AUX input and a 3.5 mm audio jack socket for wired connections
  • Relatively fast battery charging time of approximately 2.5 hours
  • Includes a convenient physical battery level indicator on the body
  • Low operational power consumption rated at 9W

What customers dislike about LG Art 52?

  • Lacks a built-in microphone, preventing hands-free calling
  • Does not support voice commands or hands-free voice prompts
  • No native support for advanced high-quality audio codecs like AAC
  • Lacks advanced modern Bluetooth pairing features like Auracast
  • Does not feature wireless stereo pairing to link multiple units
  • Relatively low internal battery capacity at 2100 mAh

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