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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£90
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • Audio output power: 16.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: IPX7
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 700 g

LG XBOOM Go PK3 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%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Very good
6.8

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

7.1

Battery

18.0%

7.7

Durability

16.0%

6.3

Connectivity

8.0%

4.8

Controls

3.0%

8.7

Design

3.0%

5.9

Smart features

Good
9.3

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 8.1
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.7

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 4.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.5
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.6

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.5

    Weight

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Verdict

The LG XBOOM Go PK3 is a compact 2-channel portable Bluetooth speaker offering a 16W power output, dual passive radiators, and audio tuning engineered in partnership with Meridian Technology. Measuring 182 x 82 x 82 mm and weighing roughly 700-742 grams, its standout pros include an excellent IPX7 waterproof rating that permits submersion in up to one meter of water for 30 minutes, 24-bit aptX high-fidelity audio support, a built-in 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a resilient 3.7V 5200mAh lithium-ion battery delivering up to 12 hours of playback. However, its notable cons include a slightly heavy build for its small size, a lack of NFC support, no dedicated companion app or customizable multi-color lighting modes found on larger models, and a restrictive 15-minute auto-power-off feature that cannot be disabled.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG XBOOM Go PK3

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

7.1

Battery

18.0%

7.7

Durability

16.0%

6.3

Connectivity

8.0%

4.8

Controls

3.0%

8.7

Design

3.0%

5.9

Smart features

6.8
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a technical score of 6.81 points, which is lower than 50.6% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.5
(237)
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4.6
(51)
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4.5
(348)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a user score of 9.31 points, which is higher than 86.9% of products in this category.
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.
10
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

16.00 W
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has an audio output power of 16.00 W which is lower than that of 54.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 16.00 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

44.00 mm
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a driver unit size of 44.00 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 44.00 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

2
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
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

20.00 Hz
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a lowest frequency of 20.00 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

4.2
LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
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

10.00 m
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 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

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
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 XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

5,200 mAh
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% 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

3 hours
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% 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

9 W
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a maximum charging input power of 9 W which is lower than that of 55.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.9% of portable speakers.
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 XBOOM Go PK3 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+

IPX7
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has an IP rating of IPX7 which provides better ingress protection than 47.6% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 25.2% 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

yes
LG XBOOM Go PK3 is dust resistant. 48.6% 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

no
LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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 XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 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

700 g
LG XBOOM Go PK3 weighs 700 g which is lighter than that of 53% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

8.2 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a height of 8.2 cm which is shorter than that of 71.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% 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

18.2 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a width of 18.2 cm which is wider than that of 50.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% 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

8.2 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a depth of 8.2 cm which is shallower than that of 50.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

yes
LG XBOOM Go PK3 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

OTA; App
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

yes
LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct 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 XBOOM Go PK3 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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LG XBOOM Go PK3 vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).1 m vs 0 m
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 20.00 Hz.
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).20.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).5200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports aptX
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Better ingress protection
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
    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+

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).IPX7 vs IPX5
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports aptX
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Has a removable battery
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 1 m deeper waterproof rating
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a deeper waterproof depth rating than the average portable speaker (1 m vs 0 m).
  • Better ingress protection
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has better ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX7 vs IPX5).
  • 2 more EQ presets
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
  • 4.2 cm shorter
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Supports voice assistants
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Audio
Connectivity
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Durability
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Design
Smart features
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 mm.
  • 4 W less audio output power
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 16.00 W.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1 W lower charging input power
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker 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

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 44.00 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50.00 mm).44.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    What it is: The highest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When reliable use in hot weather or direct sunlight matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 45 °C

    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 4 W less audio output power
    LG XBOOM Go PK3 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 16.00 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 XBOOM Go PK3 has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (16 W vs 20.00 W).16.00 W vs 20.00 W
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about LG XBOOM Go PK3?

  • Exceptional and balanced sound quality tuned by Meridian
  • Excellent IPX7 waterproof rating allowing full submersion
  • Rugged, sturdy, and high-quality build materials
  • Compact, highly portable, and sleek design
  • Clear audio at maximum volume with little to no distortion
  • Modern USB-C charging port
  • Good low-end depth with the Enhanced Bass feature
  • Reliable Bluetooth connectivity and aptX codec support

What customers dislike about LG XBOOM Go PK3?

  • Lacks the built-in RGB party lights found on larger models
  • Does not include a power brick/wall adapter or 3.5mm aux cable in the box
  • Lacks a companion app or custom EQ sliders
  • Microphone can make the user sound quiet during phone calls
  • Cannot use it as a power bank to charge external devices
  • Automatic power-off feature cannot be disabled
  • Battery level is not natively displayed on connected iOS devices
  • Considered a bit heavy for its compact size by some users

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igorslab.de
29/08/2018
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LG PK3, LG PK5 and LG PK7Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. in the test - igor´sLAB
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thetechnologyman.com
01/11/2019
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LG XBOOM Go PK3 review | Best budget Bluetooth speaker in 2019?
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indiatoday.in
21/01/2019
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LG X-Boom Go PK3 Bluetooth speaker review - India Today
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n-tv.de
17/08/2018
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Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker: LG PK3 Makes a Big Splash Outdoors
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netzwelt.de
08. Oktober 2018
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LG PK3 Review: Compact 16-Watt Bluetooth Speaker
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igorslab.de
29/08/2018
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LG PK3, LG PK5, and LG PK7 Review – Harmony or Dissonance from the Bluetooth Speakers
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areadvd.de
19/07/2026
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Robust LG Bluetooth speakers with Meridian sound technology from LG
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lesnumeriques.com
25/04/2018
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Les Numériques LG PK3: best price
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zoomtecnologico.com
05/06/2019
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LG PK3 Review: A Compact Bluetooth Speaker with Powerful Sound
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avmagazine.it
08/06/2019
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LG PK3 Smart Speaker | AV Magazine
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lydogbilde.no
03/07/2019
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LG Xboom Go PK3 - Smaller, but tougher.
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