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LG XBOOM Go PK7 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Audio output power:40.00 WBattery life:22 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2850 g

LG XBOOM Go PK7 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.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 89% of portable speakers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

★Better than 90%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

9.3

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 86%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 78%
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    N/A~ £130
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG XBOOM Go PK7

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

32%

7.1

Audio

20%

9.3

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

6.3

Design

3%

7.1

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
LG XBOOM Go PK7 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 77.4% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.2
Audio output power
40 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 40 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.7% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
75 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 75 Hz which is higher than that of 66% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This portable speaker 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.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
22 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 22 hours which is longer than that of 87.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
10,400 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 10,400 mAh which is larger than that of 97.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
This portable speaker 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
32 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 32 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX5
This portable speaker 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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
top; rear
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,850 g
This portable speaker weighs 2,850 g which is heavier than that of 78.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
16.7 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16.7 cm which is taller than that of 64.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
32 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 32 cm which is wider than that of 83.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
15.2 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 15.2 cm which is deeper than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
LG XBOOM
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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LG XBOOM Go PK7 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 7,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (22 hours vs 12 hours).
    22 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • 8.5% better value for money
    LG XBOOM Go PK7 offers better value for money than the average portable speaker (8.19 vs 7.5).
    8.19 vs 7.55
  • 6.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    LG XBOOM Go PK7 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.55 vs 8).
    8.55 vs 8
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 20 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (40 W vs 20 W).
    40 W vs 20 W
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports aptX HD
    This portable speaker supports aptX HD, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX HD.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 7,800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    10,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 10 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (22 hours vs 12 hours).
    22 hours vs 12 hours
  • 22 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (32 W vs 10 W).
    32 W vs 10 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 4 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
    4 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 2,050 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
    2,850 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 13.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 14 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    78 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 15 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    75 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 5 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (35 °C vs 40 °C).
    35 °C vs 40 °C
  • 2,050 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
    2,850 g vs 800 g
  • 13.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 6.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.3 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16.7 cm vs 12.4 cm

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about LG XBOOM Go PK7

  • Excellent overall audio clarity with crisp vocals developed in partnership with Meridian Audio
  • Outstanding battery life offering up to 22 hours of playback time on a single charge
  • Robust build quality featuring an integrated 'Action Grip' handle for easier transport
  • IPX5 water-resistance rating making it safe against splashes and rain during outdoor use
  • Support for high-resolution wireless audio streaming via the aptX HD Bluetooth codec
  • Fun customizable multi-colour LED lighting modes that sync with the beat of the music
  • Minimal distortion or audio saturation even when playing music at maximum volume

What customers don't like about LG XBOOM Go PK7

  • Considerably heavy and bulky for a portable speaker, weighing nearly 3 kg (over 6 lbs)
  • Bass performance lacks low-end punch and deep impact for electronic or hip-hop tracks
  • Maximum volume capability is relatively quiet and underwhelming given its large physical size
  • Treble and upper midrange frequencies can sound harsh or coarse at volumes above 80%
  • Takes a long time to recharge completely from flat, requiring nearly 4 hours of charging
  • The official companion app lacks a customizable equalizer option to manually adjust the sound profiles
  • LED lights can look a bit cheap and do not perfectly synchronize with the rhythm of the music

Verdict

The LG XBOOM Go PK7 is a rugged portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker offering 40W of output power when plugged in (30W on battery) alongside dual tweeters, dual passive radiators, and an IPX5 splash-proof rating. Its main characteristics and advantages include Meridian Audio tuning with dedicated Enhanced Bass and Clear Vocal EQ modes, high-definition streaming via Qualcomm aptX HD, interactive multi-colored RGB beat lighting, and an impressive built-in battery life of up to 22 hours. However, notable drawbacks include its bulky, heavy design weighing 2.85kg, a lack of a USB power bank output to charge other devices, and a proprietary barrel-plug AC adapter required for charging instead of standard USB-C.

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