LG xboom Grab review

Sound

The Grab separates lower and higher frequencies between a woofer and tweeter. LG provides several sound modes and user EQ, making it possible to adjust for music or speech. Those controls are particularly relevant for a speaker whose position may change throughout the day.

RTINGS found balanced mids and treble with Bass Boost enabled, but limited deep bass and some loss of punch at maximum volume. High-frequency detail was also duller from behind. Pointing the front toward the listeners is therefore more useful than assuming equal coverage in every direction.¹

Connectivity

Multipoint reduces the friction of switching between two paired sources. The microphone adds hands-free calls and access to a connected phone's voice assistant, giving the Grab a useful role beyond music. Calls still depend on the phone connection and surroundings.

Auracast and Party Link allow compatible speakers to play together. A second unit can provide stereo, since the Grab alone plays stereo content in mono. For watching video, RTINGS found enough Bluetooth latency to make lip-sync a concern, so this is a more straightforward recommendation for music and spoken audio.¹

Battery & charging

LG's twenty-hour rating uses Standard EQ at fifty percent volume with no lighting. It is a helpful indication for moderate listening, not a promise for the loudest setting. Turning off decorative lighting is an easy way to prioritize playback when power access is uncertain.

The listed recharge time is around three hours. A USB-C cable comes in the US package. Keep the port dry before connecting it after outdoor use, even though the speaker itself has an immersion rating.

Design

The shape and strap make the Grab easier to carry or secure than a speaker that needs a dedicated hand. At roughly one and a half pounds, it is still a noticeable addition to a small bag. That balance favors a day outing with room for a proper speaker over the smallest possible clip-on option.

IP67 protection includes dust and freshwater immersion up to one meter for thirty minutes. LG also reports seven selected military-standard tests. These support the outdoor design, but they do not remove the need to avoid unsuitable liquids or charge a wet connector.

Alternatives

The Bounce Core offers a larger body, a longer twenty-nine-hour conditional battery claim and USB-C phone charging. The Grab remains easier to carry. Choose the Core when time away from power drives the purchase, and the Grab when the speaker is likely to travel with you most days.

Verdict

The Grab is a sensible portable speaker for music and podcasts at close range. Its controls, microphone and protection are useful everyday features. It becomes a weaker fit when the job requires strong deep bass, a large crowd or reliable synchronization with video.