The LG xboom Bounce is a portable Bluetooth speaker, designed in collaboration with will.i.am. It offers a slightly different feature set from the other speakers in the xboom lineup, boasting a longer advertised battery life of 30 hours (at 50% volume) than the LG xboom Grab, while maintaining a more portable design than the LG xboom Stage 301. It stands out from the crowd thanks to an LED light strip mounted on the front, while features like AI room calibration, an IP67 rating, and Auracast support round out its modern feature set.
Our Verdict
The LG xboom Bounce is acceptable for music. Its mid-range is fairly balanced, so lead instruments sound accurate, though a dip in the upper mid-range can push vocals to the back of dense mixes. There's also a notable lack of bass presence, even for a speaker of this size. As a result, kick drums and basslines sound thin and lacking in body. The speaker can play stereo content without downmixing to mono, though its sound changes noticeably if you're listening from the sides or behind it. It gets impressively loud for its size, and while there's measurable bass compression at max volume, it's not much of an issue since the speaker barely outputs any bass. On the bright side, there are a fair few EQ modes, including a 6-band graphic EQ for advanced sound customization.
Multiple EQ modes, with 6-band graphic EQ.
Can playback stereo audio without downmixing.
Compresses a bit at max volume.
Poor bass response for its size.
The LG xboom Bounce is disappointing for videos and movies. While it gets impressively loud for its size and can play stereo content without downmixing to mono, it's hampered by its high latency with Android devices. While latency values are slightly lower with iOS devices, there's still a chance you'll experience sync issues between your audio and video, though apps and devices compensate for this in different ways. Furthermore, the lack of bass can rob action sequences and dramatic scenes of some of their power, with movie audio erring on the side of thin.
Can playback stereo audio without downmixing.
Compresses a bit at max volume.
Poor bass response for its size.
High latency with Android devices.
The LG xboom Bounce is a very good choice for podcasts. The fairly balanced mid-range ensures that your favorite hosts' voices come through clearly. It gets impressively loud for its size and, though there's some compression at max volume, it's limited to the bass range and doesn't really affect podcast audio. It's also plenty portable, as you can bring it from room to room with one hand. However, voices lose some treble detail if you're listening from the sides or behind the speaker, so it's best to position yourself in front of it.
Multiple EQ modes, with 6-band graphic EQ.
Portable design with carrying strap.
Over 25 hours of battery life.
Compresses a bit at max volume.
The LG xboom Bounce is a passable choice if you plan on using it with voice assistants. It's compatible with both Siri and Google Assistant but relies on your device's voice assistant capabilities, with no built-in support of its own. The built-in mic does a great job of recognizing voice commands, even in crowded, noisy environments. If privacy is a concern for you, note that there's no mic mute button.
Mic picks up voice commands well.
No built-in voice assistant.
The LG xboom Bounce is a very good choice for outdoor use. Armed with an IP67 rating for protection against dust damage and water submersion and over 25 hours of continuous battery life, this speaker is ready to come with you on your next hike or backyard bash. It gets impressively loud for its size, though your audio sounds noticeably different if you're listening from the sides or behind it. It's also small enough to fit in a backpack or shoulder bag, though you can carry it around with the included elastic carrying strap.
IP67 rating.
Portable design with carrying strap.
Over 25 hours of battery life.
Compresses a bit at max volume.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 11, 2026: This review has been updated to Test Bench 1.0, which includes new results for all of our Sound tests: Frequency Response Accuracy, Raw Frequency Response, Directivity, and Loudness. There have also been text changes made throughout the review, including to the usages and product comparisons, to match these results. You can read more about these changes in our changelog.
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Updated Feb 19, 2026:
We've retested the speaker's Bluetooth performance, validating our previous test results.
- Updated Jan 08, 2026: Review published.
- Updated Dec 18, 2025: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The LG xboom Bounce comes in just one color variant: 'Black,' and here's a picture of its label. If you encounter another variant of this speaker, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The LG xboom Bounce is part of LG's xboom line, designed in collaboration with 'experiential architect' will.i.am. All three speakers in this inaugural lineup offer the same suite of AI-enhanced features, such as AI radio stations, room calibration, and lighting. The xboom Bounce features the longest battery life of the three, clocking in at over 25 hours, but falls short in a few other regards. While it's almost as portable as the LG xboom Grab, it outputs less bass, despite its larger frame. That said, if lighting up the party (literally and metaphorically) is your concern, the LG xboom Stage 301's loud, full sound and flashy lights might be just the ticket. If you want more bass from a similarly sized speaker, the Bose SoundLink Max might work better for you. It has better low-end extension and can get much louder, though it lacks the LG speaker's marathon battery life.
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The JBL Charge 6 and the LG xboom Bounce are both speakers designed for on-the-go use, with portable, durable builds. That said, the LG is the better speaker for most use cases. The exception to this is for music, where the JBL's fuller bass makes for a fuller sound that brings out more punch and boom in the low end. Otherwise, the LG has a much longer battery life, better dynamics performance, and can playback stereo content without downmixing to mono. The LG also supports voice assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, though you'll need a phone that features voice assistant support to use this function.
The Sony ULT FIELD 3 and the LG xboom Bounce are very similar speakers in many ways, but the LG has the edge in performance. The two speakers take up almost identical amounts of space, both feature IP67 ratings against water and dust damage, and both support Siri and Google Assistant (as long as you have a compatible mobile device). While the Sony can output more bass, resulting in a more balanced sound overall, the LG gets louder and can playback stereo audio without downmixing. The LG also has a much longer continuous battery life, making it a better fit for long excursions. Still, if you plan to use your speaker to soundtrack videos and movies, you might prefer the Sony speaker's lower latency on iOS and Android devices.
The Bose SoundLink Max and the LG xboom Bounce have similar form factors, both being portable speaker options that can easily be slung in a backpack or handbag. The Bose is a better choice for music lovers, with a more balanced default frequency response with better bass extension, plus better directivity. It also gets louder. That said, if battery life is your biggest concern, the LG's 25-hour battery life might be a deciding factor. If you're a fan of hands-free controls, the LG also features rudimentary voice assistant support, allowing you to use the Siri or Google Assistant capabilities that come with your mobile device.
The LG xboom Grab and the LG xboom Bounce are similar speakers, both designed in collaboration with will.i.am. They're both very portable and feature IP67 ratings against water submersion and dust damage, but have different strengths otherwise. The Bounce features a longer 25-hour battery life and can playback stereo content without downmixing to mono. It can also get quite a bit louder, without compressing as much at max volume. That said, the Grab has much better bass extension, resulting in a fuller sound overall.
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