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LG XBOOM Go PN1 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:IPX5Bluetooth version:?Weight:210 g

LG XBOOM Go PN1 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.

LG XBOOM Go PN1
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

4.2

Battery

18%

5.3

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 96%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG XBOOM Go PN1

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

32%

5.5

Audio

20%

4.2

Battery

18%

5.3

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

9.3

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

5.6
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
LG XBOOM Go PN1 has a popularity score of 3.4 points, which is lower than 53.7% of products in this category.
3.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
38 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 38 mm which is smaller than that of 89.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
40 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
?
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 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
?
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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
730 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 730 mAh which is smaller than that of 93.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 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
10 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 10 W which is higher than that of 44.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 26.1% 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
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% 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
?
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
210 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 210 g which is lighter than that of 89.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
7.46 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 7.46 cm which is shorter than that of 76.7% of portable speakers.
Width
13.8 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 13.8 cm which is narrower than that of 64.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
3.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 3.8 cm which is shallower than that of 94% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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 PN1 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 590 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (210 g vs 800 g).
    210 g vs 800 g
  • 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 playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.5x cheaper
    LG XBOOM Go PN1 is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker 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.
  • 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 playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 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.
  • 590 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (210 g vs 800 g).
    210 g vs 800 g
  • 4.5 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    3.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.94 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.46 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1,870 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (730 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    730 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 5.4% worse value for money
    LG XBOOM Go PN1 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.16 vs 7.5).
    7.16 vs 7.55
  • 7.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    LG XBOOM Go PN1
    the average portable speaker
    LG XBOOM Go PN1 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.46 vs 8).
    7.46 vs 8
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 12 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (38 mm vs 50 mm).
    38 mm vs 50 mm
  • 10 dB lower signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a lower signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (70 dB vs 80 dB).
    70 dB vs 80 dB
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 1,870 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (730 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    730 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 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

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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 PN1

  • Excellent value for money and very affordable compared to similar mini speakers
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact design that fits easily into small spaces
  • Convenient built-in clip or hook that makes it easy to attach to backpacks or clothing
  • Surprisingly clear audio and loud vocal performance for its small size
  • IPX5 splashproof rating provides peace of mind for outdoor use and camping
  • Supports Dual Play / Stereo Wireless Link to pair two speakers together easily
  • Features a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and voice assistant commands

What customers don't like about LG XBOOM Go PN1

  • Weak low-frequency bass response due to its small physical dimensions
  • Battery life is relatively short, lasting around 3 to 5 hours depending heavily on the volume level
  • Sound can feel underwhelming or lack depth when trying to fill larger rooms
  • The physical buttons on top can feel somewhat cheap and basic
  • Takes a relatively long time to charge completely compared to its total playback time

Verdict

The LG XBOOM Go PN1 is an ultra-portable, 3-watt RMS mono Bluetooth speaker equipped with a 1.5-inch woofer and passive bass membranes, weighing approximately 210–222 grams. Its main characteristics and pros include an integrated mounting clip for outdoor travel, an IPX5 water-resistant design that survives splashes, a 3.5mm AUX input alongside USB-C charging, and support for Dual Play stereo linking and voice commands via Google Assistant or Siri. However, its primary cons are a relatively short 5-hour battery life from its 730mAh battery that takes 3 hours to charge, and a notable lack of deep low-frequency bass due to its compact form factor.

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