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LG XBOOM Stage 301 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£230Audio output power:120.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:5.3Weight:6650 g

LG XBOOM Stage 301 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 Stage 301
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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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%

7.1

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 82% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

â–²Better than 76%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

5.0

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

3.0

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

â–²Better than 82%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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.
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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

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Ranked #191 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker LG XBOOM Stage 301

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 82% of models
Score components:

32%

8.1

Audio

20%

7.9

Battery

18%

5.0

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

9.1

Controls

3%

3.0

Design

3%

6.0

Smart features

7.1
User score
User score
7.9/ 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%

9.1

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
LG XBOOM Stage 301 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is higher than 54.6% of products in this category.
5.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.3

Price

7.9
Audio output power
120 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 120 W which is higher than that of 92.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
165 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 165 mm which is larger than that of 96.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 20 Hz which is lower than that of 84.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 14% 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
5.3
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5.3 which is newer than that of 78.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
12 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 12 m which is longer than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
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Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker 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
4,700 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 4,700 mAh which is larger than that of 77.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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
47 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 47 W which is higher than that of 96.8% 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% 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
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; 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
?
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Weight
6,650 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 6,650 g which is heavier than that of 93% of portable speakers.
Height
31.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 31.1 cm which is taller than that of 91.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
31.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 31.2 cm which is wider than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
28.2 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 28.2 cm which is deeper than that of 95.1% 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
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 Stage 301 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 100 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (120 W vs 20 W).
    120 W vs 20 W
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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
  • 37 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (47 W vs 10 W).
    47 W vs 10 W
  • 2,100 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 100 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (120 W vs 20 W).
    120 W vs 20 W
  • 115 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 50 mm).
    165 mm vs 50 mm
  • 40 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (20 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    20 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 64 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (165 mm vs 101 mm).
    165 mm vs 101 mm
  • 4 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (96 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    96 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Auracast
    This portable speaker supports Auracast, while the average portable speaker does not support Auracast.
  • 2 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (12 m vs 10 m).
    12 m vs 10 m
  • 0.3 Bluetooth levels newer
    This portable speaker has a newer Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (5.3 vs 5).
    5.3 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 37 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (47 W vs 10 W).
    47 W vs 10 W
  • 2,100 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (4,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    4,700 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 3 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (3 vs 0).
    3 vs 0
  • 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 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.
  • 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 automatic room calibration
    This portable speaker supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 6 newer
    This portable speaker was released more recently than the average portable speaker (2025 vs 2019).
    2025 vs 2019
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 5,850 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,650 g vs 800 g).
    6,650 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.
  • 108 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (193 ms vs 85 ms).
    193 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 18.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 2.56x more expensive
    LG XBOOM Stage 301 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£230 vs £90).
    £230 vs £90
  • 1.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 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 Stage 301 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.88 vs 8).
    7.88 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 108 ms higher audio latency
    This portable speaker has higher audio latency than the average portable speaker (193 ms vs 85 ms).
    193 ms vs 85 ms
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 5,850 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (6,650 g vs 800 g).
    6,650 g vs 800 g
  • 18.7 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 19.9 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (28.2 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    28.2 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 13.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (31.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    31.2 cm vs 18.1 cm

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techradar.com
01/09/2025
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LG xboom Stage 301 review: a brilliant wedge-style Bluetooth party speaker
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rtings.com
15/07/2025
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soundguys.com
15/11/2025
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08/10/2025
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12/09/2025
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androidcoliseum.com
02/01/2026
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14/06/2025
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06/06/2025
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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 Stage 301

  • Powerful 120W output with deep, punchy bass that does not muddy up mid-range or vocal clarity.
  • Versatile connectivity options including a guitar input, a microphone input with dedicated gain/reverb dials, and AUX-in.
  • Convenient user-replaceable battery design which extends the overall longevity of the product.
  • Solid, sturdy build quality with backlit buttons, responsive physical knobs, and a comfortable carrying handle.
  • Flexible wedge-style shape that supports multiple placement angles, floor-monitoring positions, and tripod/pole mounting.
  • Enjoyable, customizable dual-bar RGB lighting effects that accurately synchronize with the music rhythm.
  • Helpful companion application features such as room-calibration EQ presets and a real-time vocal remover for karaoke.

What customers don't like about LG XBOOM Stage 301

  • Highly directional front-facing speaker configuration that severely limits sound stage clarity at off-axis angles.
  • Elevated Bluetooth latency levels which can cause noticeable lip-sync mismatch issues when watching videos.
  • A bit hefty and physically bulky compared to smaller cylindrical models, making it less convenient to carry around frequently.
  • The 12-hour battery life and IPX4 splash resistance are only average when compared to competing outdoor-focused speakers.
  • Slight compression and loss of audio dynamics when pushing the speaker to its maximum volume levels.
  • Lacks native compatibility with smart voice assistants and does not have an integrated microphone for phone calls.

Verdict

The LG XBOOM Stage 301 is a versatile 120W RMS portable party speaker engineered in collaboration with will.i.am, featuring a 2.1-channel acoustic setup composed of a single 6.5-inch woofer and dual 2.5-inch midrange drivers crafted by Peerless. Its unique wedge-shaped chassis allows for standard upright, tilted monitor, or 35mm tripod mount placement, while boasting an IPX4 splash resistance rating and weighing 14.6 lbs. Key advantages include an interactive AI lighting display, AI sound space calibration, robust connectivity options—including Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast, a 3.5mm AUX input, and dedicated 6.35mm inputs for a microphone and guitar—alongside a unique detachable battery pack that delivers up to 12 hours of playback. However, it lacks deep low-bass rumble below its roll-off frequency, exhibits elevated Bluetooth latency during video playback, and suffers from a narrow, front-facing acoustic sweet spot that noticeably diminishes audio clarity at off-axis listening angles.

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