In May 2021, we have included ?15 new Bluetooth speakers in the big speaker comparison of Stiftung Warentest. Among them are lightweights like the tiny ?JBL Clip 4, middleweights like the ?Marshall Emberton and heavyweights like the ?Dockin D Fine+2. Especially in the middleweight class, the price range is enormous: it ranges from far below 100 euros for the ?Anker Soundcore 3 to well over 200 euros...

The LG Xboom Go PL7 offers a respectable illumination, but in terms of sound it does not exceed average fare in the test. The highs are a little too strong, while the lows are not present enough. At least in terms of features, however, the Bluetooth speaker convinces with certified splash water protection, the integration of mobile phone voice assistants and the possible connection to two external...

LG's PL7 party speaker not only plays well, it is also a visual eye-catcher thanks to vibrating bass and LED lights.

... But the most important thing: LG's big XBOOM Go can really rock! And for that, with a street price of about 100 euros, it is unbeatably cheap.

The LG XBOOM Go is currently available for just 150 euros. But what does the user get for it? The buyer gets a solid and cleanly manufactured Bluetooth speaker that is not affected by environmental influences such as rain and the like thanks to the IPX certification. Furthermore, the BT speaker can be used as a power bank and comes with an (average) hands-free device...

The XBoom Go PL7 from LG is a pleasure - for the eyes and ears. The sound is outstandingly good for a Bluetooth speaker, the workmanship without fault. Together with the practical additional functions such as the party mode, the power bank function and a 24-hour battery life, the Bluetooth speaker PL7 from LG is a real buy.