The LG Xboom Go PL5 is part of a new lineup of portable, outdoor-friendly speakers. At $129.99, its water-resistant build and color-changing LED rings are both strong points in the design department, but when it comes to audio, the PL5 delivers a less compelling performance than other speakers in this price range. Tracks with deep bass can distort through the modest drivers, which seems at odds with the otherwise party-friendly design. Ultimately, you can get better sound for the price, and you don't even have to sacrifice the cool LED lighting.Design Measuring 3.1 by 7.9 by 3.1 inches (HWD), the 1.4-pound Xboom Go PL5 is available in black, with LED rings that change colors on either end of the speaker’s oblong, rubberized contour. When bass vibrates the resonators, the rings vibrate as well, creating a cool effect on top of the color changes. It has a water-resistance rating of IPX5, which means it should be fine near the pool or shower—the speaker can handle light splashing and...
The LG Xboom Go PL5’s water-resistant, color-changing-LED design is more compelling than the speaker's audio performance.
Water-resistant build; Built-in LED lights; Solid mic clarity
Drivers can distort on deep bass; Sound signature isn't terribly accurate