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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 18 hours
  • IP rating: IPX5
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 1200 g

LG XBOOM Go PK5 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.

7.1

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%

6.9

Technical Score

20.0%

7.8

User score

Very good
6.9

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%

7.2

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

7.1

Durability

16.0%

6.3

Connectivity

8.0%

6.5

Controls

3.0%

8.0

Design

3.0%

7.4

Smart features

Good
7.8

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%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(28)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Very good
  • 8.4
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    5.1

    IP rating

    20.0%

    8.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

  • 5.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    8.8

    Battery life

    15.0%

    8.9

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.0
    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%

    8.9

    Weight

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Verdict

The LG XBOOM Go PK5 is a 20-watt portable Bluetooth speaker developed in partnership with Meridian Audio, featuring dual passive radiators and support for 24-bit aptX HD audio streaming. It is equipped with custom EQ modes like Clear Vocal and Enhanced Bass, a rugged "X-Grip" handle design, built-in RGB beat-syncing LED lights, and a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 18 hours of playback via USB-C charging. Main advantages include its robust high-fidelity wireless sound quality, long-lasting battery capacity, and a splashproof IPX5 water-resistance rating suitable for outdoor use. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively heavy weight of 1,200 grams, an inability to survive full submersion due to lacking an IPX7 rating, and sub-bass performance that feels slightly lacking compared to some industry competitors.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG XBOOM Go PK5

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%

7.2

Audio

20.0%

6.7

Battery

18.0%

7.1

Durability

16.0%

6.3

Connectivity

8.0%

6.5

Controls

3.0%

8.0

Design

3.0%

7.4

Smart features

6.9
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a technical score of 6.89 points, which is higher than 53.6% 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%

9.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(28)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

7.8
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a user score of 7.85 points, which is lower than 80.6% 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.
4.2
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a popularity of 4.2 points, which is higher than 51.5% 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%

7.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

7.9
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 60.4% 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

20.00 W
LG XBOOM Go PK5 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

2
LG XBOOM Go PK5 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

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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 PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 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

18 hours
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a battery life of 18 hours which is longer than that of 77.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% 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

2,600 mAh
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a battery capacity of 2,600 mAh which is larger than that of 49% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.4% 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

4 hours
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a charging time of 4 hours which is longer than that of 67% of portable speakers and equal to that of 19.3% 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 PK5 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 PK5 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+

IPX5
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has an IP rating of IPX5 which provides worse ingress protection than 62.3% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 15.3% 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 PK5 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 PK5 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

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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

no
LG XBOOM Go PK5 lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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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

top; rear
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 PK5 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 XBOOM Go PK5 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 XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 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

1,200 g
LG XBOOM Go PK5 weighs 1,200 g which is heavier than that of 59.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% 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

12.9 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a height of 12.9 cm which is taller than that of 51.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% 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

22 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a width of 22 cm which is wider than that of 62.6% 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

11.9 cm
LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a depth of 11.9 cm which is deeper than that of 68.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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 PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 vs the average portable speaker

  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 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 XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).18 hours vs 12 hours
  • 4 more EQ presets
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 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 XBOOM Go PK5 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).4 vs 0
  • Supports aptX
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Has a removable battery
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
    What it is: Shows whether the battery can be removed from the speaker by the user.
    When it matters: When replacing a worn battery or carrying a spare matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Supports aptX HD
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports aptX HD, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX HD.
    Supports aptX HD.
    What it is: Shows whether the aptX HD codec is supported for higher-quality streaming.
    When it matters: When higher-quality Bluetooth playback matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports aptX HD, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX HD.
  • Supports voice assistants
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports aptX
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • Supports aptX HD
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports aptX HD, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX HD.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 6 hours longer battery life
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (18 hours vs 12 hours).
  • Has a removable battery
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • 4 more EQ presets
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Supports playback mute
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Supports voice assistants
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Smart features
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).
  • 1 W lower charging input power
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
  • 400 g heavier
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).
  • 3.6 cm deeper
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 3.9 cm wider
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is wider than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 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 XBOOM Go PK5 has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (4 hours vs 3 hours).4 hours vs 3 hours
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 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 PK5 has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 400 g heavier
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,200 g vs 800 g).1200 g vs 800 g
  • 1 W lower charging input power
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (9 W vs 10 W).9 W vs 10 W
  • 3.6 cm deeper
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).11.9 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 3.9 cm wider
    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is wider than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    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

    LG XBOOM Go PK5 is wider than the average portable speaker (22 cm vs 18.1 cm).22 cm vs 18.1 cm
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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
28 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about LG XBOOM Go PK5?

  • Crisp and clear vocal clarity via the Meridian tuning feature
  • Solid, rugged build quality with an integrated grab handle design for easy carrying
  • Long-lasting battery life offering up to 15 to 18 hours of playback
  • Fun, multi-colour LED lighting that flashes in sync with the music
  • IPX5 splash-proof rating makes it safe from accidental rain or poolside splashes
  • Supports high-definition aptX HD Bluetooth audio for reduced streaming latency

What customers dislike about LG XBOOM Go PK5?

  • Lacks deep bass extension compared to larger speakers in the same category
  • Maximum volume level is lower than some similarly sized competitors
  • Built-in microphone performance can be weak and has subpar voice pickup during calls
  • Mobile application lacks the ability to configure a custom equalizer
  • iPhone users cannot control the lighting modes directly via the companion app
  • Cannot be fully submerged in water as it lacks a higher IPX7 waterproof rating

Expert reviews

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thetechnologyman.com
29/11/2019
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LG XBOOM Go PK5 review | vs PK3, PK7, Anker Motion+, JBL Flip 4 (2 PK5s in Wireless Stereo Mode)
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teknogadyet.com
23/06/2019
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LG XBOOM Go PK5 Review - TeknoGadyet
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igorslab.de
29/08/2018
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LG PK3, LG PK5 and LG PK7 in the test - igor´sLAB If you'd like to look closer at this specific audio lineup, I can provide a detailed comparison brea...
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installornot.com
18/02/2019
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LG XBoom Go PK5 Review
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indiatoday.in
29/01/2019
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LG X-Boom Go PK5 Bluetooth speaker review: Pitch perfect
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igorslab.de
29/08/2018
Summary of the review
LG PK3, LG PK5, and LG PK7 Review – Harmony or Dissonance from the Bluetooth Speakers
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tweakers.net
30/04/2019
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LG PK5 - Discontinued - Product reviews
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tweakers.net
29/04/2019
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LG PK5 - Stefan131 - Product reviews
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tweakers.net
30/04/2019
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LG PK5 - Discontinued - Product reviews
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uniqueradio.nl
01/05/2019
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Review: LG PK5 Bluetooth Speaker • Unique Radio
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