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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Audio output power: 25.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 470 g

LG Art 53 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.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.3

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%

7.6

Durability

16.0%

6.7

Connectivity

8.0%

7.9

Controls

3.0%

9.5

Design

3.0%

4.8

Smart features

Very good
?

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

  • 7.9
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 5.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.8

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Party mode

  • 4.8
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.8

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.8

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £35

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 Art53 is a compact and lightweight portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 153 mm x 58 mm x 59.5 mm and weighing just 0.47 kg. It delivers a powerful audio performance with a 10W rated (20W maximum) input power, 4-ohm speaker impedance, and an integrated passive radiator designed to produce surprisingly deep, rich bass. Key specifications include a built-in 2100 mAh rechargeable battery providing up to 12 to 15 hours of music playback, an AUX-in 3.5mm stereo jack, and a Micro USB charging port. Its main advantages are its exceptional travel-friendly portability, an Auto Sound Engine that keeps audio balanced at any volume, and supportive features like Dual Play stereo pairing, Multi-Point dual-device pairing, and LG Sound Sync for television integration. On the downside, the device relies on older Micro USB charging rather than modern USB-C, lacks an official dust or waterproof IP rating, and uses a legacy Bluetooth codec format (SBC/AAC) rather than high-fidelity codecs.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG Art 53

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

7.3
LG Art 53 has a technical score of 7.25 points, which is higher than 75.2% 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

?
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 53 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.1
LG Art 53 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 76.4% 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

25.00 W
LG Art 53 has an audio output power of 25.00 W which is higher than that of 59.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 25.00 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

46.00 mm
LG Art 53 has a driver unit size of 46.00 mm which is smaller than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 46.00 mm.
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

?
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 53 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

?
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 53 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

12 hours
LG Art 53 has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% 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 53 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 53 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

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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+

?
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

?
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 53 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

?
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

?
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 53 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 53 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 53 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

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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 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 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

LG XBOOM
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

?
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 53 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 53 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 53 vs the average portable speaker

  • Provides 360-degree sound
    LG Art 53 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 53 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG Art 53 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    LG Art 53 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    LG Art 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has a power bank function
    LG Art 53 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    Provides a dedicated power-output port for charging another device.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 53 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports playback mute
    LG Art 53 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG Art 53 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    LG Art 53 is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    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

    LG Art 53 is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 5 W more audio output power
    LG Art 53 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (25 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 25.00 W.
    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

    LG Art 53 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (25 W vs 20.00 W).25.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    LG Art 53 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    LG Art 53 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 5 W more audio output power
    LG Art 53 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (25 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG Art 53 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    LG Art 53 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    LG Art 53 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports playback mute
    LG Art 53 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • 6.6 cm shorter
    LG Art 53 is shorter than the average portable speaker (5.8 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 330 g lighter
    LG Art 53 is lighter than the average portable speaker (470 g vs 800 g).
  • 2.35 cm shallower
    LG Art 53 is shallower than the average portable speaker (6 cm vs 8.3 cm).

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Design
  • 1 fewer microphones
    LG Art 53 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • 4 mm smaller main driver
    LG Art 53 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (46 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 46.00 mm.
  • 500 mAh less battery capacity
    LG Art 53 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2100 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    LG Art 53 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG Art 53 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 3 older
    LG Art 53 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2016.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    LG Art 53 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 53 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    LG Art 53 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 53 has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG Art 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 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 53 is less popular than the average portable speaker (1.00 vs 3.688).1 vs 3.69
  • 4 mm smaller main driver
    LG Art 53 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (46 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 46.00 mm.
    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

    LG Art 53 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (46 mm vs 50.00 mm).46.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 3 older
    LG Art 53 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 53 was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2016 vs 2019).2,016 vs 2,019
Total
Overall
Audio
Battery
Durability
Smart features

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What customers like about LG Art 53?

  • Sleek and highly portable design that is travel-friendly
  • Impressive 20W audio output power for its size
  • Good overall sound quality with clear vocals
  • Reliable battery life offering up to 12 hours of playback
  • Equipped with a passive radiator for deeper bass tones
  • Seamless wireless connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0
  • Includes a convenient 3.5 mm auxiliary input socket

What customers dislike about LG Art 53?

  • Lacks advanced modern features like an integrated sleep timer
  • Does not support hands-free voice commands or voice prompts
  • Slower charge time compared to newer, fast-charging competitor models
  • No built-in external memory slot or USB playback support
  • Cannot be used as a power bank to charge external devices

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