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LG xboom Bounce Core by will.i.am Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Brand: LG
3.3
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Verdict

The LG Xboom Bounce is a rugged portable speaker with big boomy bass, fun AI driven lighting, long battery life and solid durability that make it ideal for patios, pools and outdoor gatherings, especially if you already use LG gear. Its ThinQ app support and smart features add real everyday convenience, from sleep timers to meditation sounds and quick shortcuts. However, its bold, outdoorsy styling may feel a bit too rugged for buyers who want a discreet speaker that blends seamlessly with refined indoor decor.

Pros

  • Water resistance rating ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.9
    An IP67 rating and military style durability testing against rain salt water dust heat and vibration make the Bounce a confident pick for parks patios beaches and other rough outdoor use.
  • Dust resistance rating ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
    With an IP67 rating the Bounce is effectively dust tight, giving users confidence to use it in dusty outdoor environments and on the go.
  • Drop resistance durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  • Battery life (if portable) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
    Rated for up to 30 hours at 50 percent volume with lights off, the Bounce can comfortably last a full day or more at moderate levels, with this review seeing around 20 hours of mixed use when lighting and standard modes are active.
  • Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
    The speaker feels sturdy with mixed materials, rubber feet and a replaceable battery door, and its IP67 rating suggests it can shrug off everyday knocks and rough handling.
  • USB-C charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  • Loudness / maximum volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  • Lighting effects ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
    AI driven LEDs along the front strip create music synced patterns and mood scenes, with newer feedback praising the AI mode for matching songs and vibes even if some still prefer livelier manual effects.
  • EQ customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  • Charging time ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  • Power bank function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
    The Bounce’s USB C port can charge external devices, letting it double as a modest backup power bank when needed.
  • Multipoint connectivity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Design & aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.9
    Reviews praise the Bounce’s compact pill like shape, industrial metal side plates, subtle light strip and overall clean look, though some note the black on black buttons and elastic strap are less visually practical, and more recent impressions describe the styling as quite rugged so it can stand out indoors and may not blend with softer interior decor as well as some rivals.
  • Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
    Listeners now find the Bounce delivers punchy, weighty bass that suits party tracks at moderate volumes, but it rolls off on the deepest notes and becomes more restrained and harsh when pushed toward maximum loudness.
  • Inter-speaker connectivity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.8
  • Bluetooth connection stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5

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