This mini waterproof speaker offers military-grade protection against the elements pretty hardcore.
But how does it sound?
Lets find out…
With a lot of small speakers, audio quality can be middling at best.
But the LG XBoom Go XG2T puts out a pretty solid sonic performance.
Is it the most talented-sounding speaker on the market?
But it offers commendable all-round clarity and impressive volume levels, especially with the Sound Boost EQ option enabled.
Bass is adequately punchy, but its not the most controlled or deep sounding.
If big bass is what youre after, check out our guide to thebest Bluetooth speakersfor a punchier alternative.
Of course, sound is always number one, but it’s not everything.
Thankfully, this speaker is extremely strong on the design front.
One slight hiccup features-wise is battery life.
Overall, this is a good small-sized speaker.
So, is the LG XBoom Go XG2T a speaker worth considering?
Absolutely that is if you want a travel-friendly small speaker that can slip into a bag for excursions.
The biggest problem with the XG2T has more to do with the quality of its competitors.
More on those in the Also Consider section.
Ive already spotted this lil fella available for less than $35 / 40.
Another inclusion youd expect to see is EQ configs, which are also here.
Unfortunately, I found them to be a bit mixed, quality-wise.
But other than that things are a bit thin.
The only other presets are Standard or Sound Boost.
But allow me to loop back to Sound Boost.
On top of all the classic inclusions, the XG2T has some fun stuff to play around with.
Sure, a little bit.
Did I like it anyway?
Yes, I did.
But lets finish by tackling one of the key areas for any speaker battery life.
This speaker wont be able to survive too long, although thats pretty common for models of this size.
LG says you get a maximum of 10 hours of playtime, which is pretty average.
Is that the case with the LG XBoom Go XG2T?
Not exactly, but youll certainly have to make some sacrifices.
First, I thought the overall audio quality was solid, with decent mids audible from the offset.
If anything, I thought that bass was lacking.
There was, thankfully, a part-solution here Sound Boost mode.
I compared the XG2T to the JBL Clip 5 and found the latter offers meatier and clearer bass output.
Having said that, I do want to give the XG2T its flowers.
And when I compared it to theSony SRS-XB100, the XG2T outperformed it by a significant margin.
Bass is pretty underwhelming, even when using Sound Boost and detail is lacking especially at top volumes.
It comes in a diminutive, curved, square-shaped shell, with a lace attached to the side.
I found this to be pretty cool-looking and responsive too.
Notably, theres a power button and a play/pause button on the front of the speaker.
One small criticism, though.
I would have loved it if the speaker could stand upright without my hand supporting it.
It can sit on four feet for upfiring sound, but this isnt always ideal.
Consider the discounted cost its regularly available for and the picture totally changes, though.
You also get an ultra-durable, attractive design and a nice assortment of features to play around with.
Should I buy the LG XBoom Go XG2T?
It’s also IP67-rated, meaning it’s perfectly suited to any outdoor environment.
Youre searching for an attractive, unique-looking speakerThere arent many speakers that look like the LG XBoom Go XG2T.
It even has Auracast Bluetooth tech and an IP67 rating not bad at all.
Read our fullJBL Clip 5review.
Tribit Stormbox Micro 2Another excellent small speaker is the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2.
It offers strong sound quality, a fantastically compact build, and even the ability to charge external devices.
Read our fullTribit Stormbox Micro 2 review.
I also used a range of small-sized speakers for comparison, including the Sony SRS-XB100 and JBL Clip 4.
