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LG XBOOM ON9 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£390Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:22900 g

LG XBOOM ON9 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 ON9
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 59% of portable speakers
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

1.6

Design

3%

6.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 60%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

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 ON9

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

32%

7.4

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

1.6

Design

3%

6.9

Smart features

6.7
User score
User score
7.4/ 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%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 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–² Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
LG XBOOM ON9 has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is higher than 55.6% of products in this category.
5.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.3
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
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
?
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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
Market range: <3 – >5.3
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
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
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% 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
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
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
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% 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
22,900 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 22,900 g which is heavier than that of 99.3% of portable speakers.
Height
105.6 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 105.6 cm which is taller than that of 99.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
33 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 33 cm which is wider than that of 85.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
36.8 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 36.8 cm which is deeper than that of 98.6% 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
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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 ON9 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 10 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (10 vs 0).
    10 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.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (3 vs 1).
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Has a microphone input
    This portable speaker has a microphone input, while the average portable speaker does not have a microphone input.
    Has a physical external microphone input.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 10 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (10 vs 0).
    10 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.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Has an FM radio
    This portable speaker has an FM radio, while the average portable speaker does not have an FM radio.
  • 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 programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 22,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (22,900 g vs 800 g).
    22,900 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 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
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 4.33x more expensive
    LG XBOOM ON9 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£390 vs £90).
    £390 vs £90
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    LG XBOOM ON9
    the average portable speaker
    LG XBOOM ON9 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.41 vs 8).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    LG XBOOM ON9 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.33 vs 7.5).
    7.33 vs 7.55
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    This portable speaker does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 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
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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
  • 22,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (22,900 g vs 800 g).
    22,900 g vs 800 g
  • 93.2 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (105.6 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    105.6 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 28.5 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (36.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    36.8 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 14.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (33 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    33 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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leclaireur.fnac.com
12/12/2022
Summary of the review
LG ON9 Lab Test: Huge Audio Power - l'Eclaireur Fnac
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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 ON9

  • Powerful overall sound and high maximum volume
  • Deep, room-filling bass with 'Super Bass Boost' feature
  • Fun party additions including a DJ pad, smartphone DJ app integration, and multi-coloured LED lighting sync
  • Excellent entertainment versatility with dedicated karaoke functions, microphone inputs, guitar inputs, and a CD player
  • Solid and robust build construction

What customers don't like about LG XBOOM ON9

  • Very heavy and bulky at nearly 23 kg, making it difficult to move without wheels
  • Audio clarity can suffer as the heavy bass can overshadow mids and vocals, leading to distortion at maximum volume
  • Physical appearance features a lot of plastic, which some users find looking cheap
  • Changing the equalizer causes an awkward one-second pause in the audio playback

Verdict

The LG XBOOM ON9 is a high-power, all-in-one party speaker featuring dual 8-inch woofers, dual 1-inch tweeters, and an impressive 2,000W peak power output. Its main characteristics include an integrated CD player, FM/DAB+ radio, dual USB ports, optical input, a specialized guitar jack, multi-color LED rhythmic lighting, and comprehensive DJ and karaoke controls via the XBOOM app. Key pros are its immense volume, the specialized Super Bass Boost airflow design, and seamless multi-device Bluetooth pairing. However, notable cons include its hefty 22.9 kg weight without integrated transport wheels, a lack of an internal rechargeable battery requiring a permanent wall outlet connection, and audio distortion at maximum volume levels.

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