LG XBOOM 360 XO3 Review | 130 Data compared

The LG XBoom 360 (XO3QBK) is a portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a unique design with built-in LED lighting, an adjustable EQ via a companion app, and a sound profile characterized by rich bass and bright, sculpted highs. According to PCMag UK, the speaker’s downsides include its high price tag, a cumbersome, heavy, bowling-pin-like design, mono-only audio output, and frustrating, unintuitive capacitive controls.

The Stuff review of the LG Xboom 360 XO3 highlights an engaging portable Bluetooth speaker featuring effective 360-degree mood lighting and impressive battery life exceeding two days. While the Sound Boost profile enhances the low-end, the speaker faces criticism for restrained bass in standard settings, a loss of audio clarity at volumes over 75%, and a lack of smart features like Wi-Fi or voice assistants.

The LG XBOOM 360 XO3 features a unique, vase-like design with a glass reflector that provides consistent, 360-degree, three-way audio with clear vocals and treble, along with IP54 water resistance and customizable lighting. While offering a stylish aesthetic, the speaker's drawbacks include a maximum volume that is insufficient for large parties, along with a lack of extra features such as a built-in power bank or speakerphone capabilities.

The LG XBOOM 360 XO3, reviewed by The Technology Man, is a distinctive, conical Bluetooth speaker featuring 360-degree omnidirectional sound and customizable ambient lighting. Pros include consistent audio clarity, reliable Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint pairing, and a 24-hour battery life. However, cons noted are the lack of a wide stereo soundstage, minor audio latency on Android, limited, exclusive pairing modes, and a five-hour recharge time.

The $299.99 LG XBoom 360 (XO3QBK) is described by PCMag as a uniquely designed, omnidirectional speaker that falls short of premium expectations. While it offers robust bass and even sound dispersal via a three-driver system, it is limited by mono output, a heavy 7.1-pound build, and only moderate IP54 water resistance. Further drawbacks include unresponsive top-panel controls and subtle, underwhelming LED lighting effects.

The TechAdvisor review of the LG XBoom 360 XO3 characterizes it as a "portable powerhouse" offering a 24-hour battery life and stable Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. While praised for its simplicity, key limitations include a lack of smart features, such as Wi-Fi and voice assistants, and an inability to stream high-resolution audio files, which are limited to AAC and SBC codecs.

The Pocket-lint review praises the LG Xboom 360 as a visually impressive, "classy" speaker, highlighting its authentic omnidirectional sound and highly customizable LED lantern as key strengths. However, the speaker is noted for being less portable and practical than competitors like the Sonos Move, alongside having an awkward power button placement and hard-to-use touch controls in the dark.

The Which? review highlights the LG XBOOM 360 XO3 as a distinct, premium-looking wireless speaker engineered for effective omnidirectional audio with clear vocals and a 24-hour battery. While lauded for its customizable spatial mood lighting, IP54 rating, and stable companion app, the speaker lacks Wi-Fi, smart features, and voice control. Further, the sound profile requires "Sound Boost" for sufficient bass, audio degrades at high volumes, and the touch controls are hard to see in the dark.