First visual impressions of this little speaker are good, very solidly made with a reassuring weight to it. I feel confident it will survive the tough life a mobile speaker like this will most likely live. USB C charging is a very welcome feature as have lost so many devices to broken micro USB charging ports. Setup could not be simpler, if you have ever paired a Bluetooth device in the past you will be up and running in seconds. I downloaded the XBOOM app to my phone and initially thought it did nothing more than connect the speaker to my phone however when I looked again I found more options in relation to controls and settings. It was here I found software updates for the speaker, which I highly recommend you install and will explain why. When I first paired the speaker it was a pleasant enough sound, the bass was better than you would expect from such a small box and mids/highs are very clear however once I hit 75% of max volume the sound became distorted, more so when the sound boost was engaged. The software update fixed this issue. I can now go to full volume without too much distress on the sound quality. Battery life is sucked out when on high volume will sound boost on using 50% in two and a half hours. Anything under 30% max volume was inaudible from my Moto G7 plus and 40% of max volume is very low unless you are sitting right next to it in silence. In saying that with my 3 kids running about I could still hear the music over them with the speaker within two meters at 80% which is impressive in itself. As for sound quality, sadly I think size does matter. For what it is you cannot fault it but I can’t help feeling the bigger speakers in the range will give so much more “oomph” and weight to the music. Listening to music on the patio of an evening gave a very “local”; limited sound stage feel to the music, much as a pocket radio would have back in the day but with considerably better sound quality. If I was to describe the sound style I would have to say it is mid-range heavy then treble coming in behind and bass is a bit of an afterthought, although this little box is trying its hardest to make some! Without sound boost you have nothing more than a louder, clearer version of your phone speaker. The positive take of all this is you will be unlikely to upset anyone else in the park/beach/neighbours but still hear your media clearly where you are. Watching YouTube videos using the speaker was a mass improvement than from the phone speaker and Netflix was great also allowing speech to be heard clearly over the booms and bangs. I have found conference calls really good on this speaker allowing me to become totally headset free and a mass improvement from the phones built in speaker. In conclusion this is a nice little speaker, accept its sound limitations for the fantastic portability and enjoy it for what it is. I would be interested to see what two of them paired together would sound like (an option on this device) but suspect buying the larger versions in the range would give a better, one box solution if a bigger sound stage was what you were after.

I absolutely love my new little speaker, it follows me around the house. Wherever I am I can have music and setting it up and attaching it via Bluetooth was simple! It also means that when the phone rings the music stops so I'm not shouting over the sound or having to rush over and turn it down. It's perfect for making my home working environment comfortable whilst also being able to blast out my favourite tracks when I'm relaxing in the garden. If you're considering getting one then don't hesitate! It's definitely worth it!

We've been using this while undertaking DIY at our home after being flooded. The speaker is small yet has great sound quality. It pairs seemlessly with both our handsets and has the same charging lead. The only criticism I have is the shape - due to the narrow base it can be easy to put the speaker down and it roll if you aren't paying attention. Wouks definitely recommend to family and friends and would consider purchasing additional ones in the near future.

I just love listening to music but have never been satisfied by speakers I've previously used. I genuinely love LG's XBOOM PL2 Bluetooth speaker for its high quality sound. I was so shocked that it was so clear whilst being simple and stylish. The Bluetooth was easy to set up and the sound boost function is fabulous!

A high quality speaker made by LG giving powerful acoustic's that compliment the quality of the design. Super portable with great battery life and bluetooth connectivity.

Could do with more bass. Not too heavy to carry around

Ive had this little beauty about 2 weeks now. When i received it first impressions were it was compact, sleek but felt sturdy and good quality. It charged very quickly and we connected it to our LG smart tv and took it into the garden for the bbq. Streaming music from the tv to the speaker was extremely easy to do with no problems as was using the Bluetooth function . The sound boost button makes it into a whole new level of quality sound. Its loud and clear sound filled the garden.We used it for at least 2/3 hours and still have not needed to charge it as yet and it has been used a fair bit. This little speaker may look mild but it has a mighty roar. For the price point it is spot on and you wont get better for the money. Will recommend to everyone.

This speaker was very easy to set up - just take out of the box and charge! Then pair with your device - very intuitive. The sound quality is great - tested with dance music, indie and pop. Good battery life, got hours of play out of one charge. The controls are easy to use - nice sized buttons and very responsive. A slight delay when stopping and starting music, but I guess that's down to the bluetooth connection. The small size make it easy to move from room to room, and it doesn't take too much space on the desk. It'll also be an ideal size to take out of the house, to picnics or getaways. Overall I'm really impressed. I thought the compact size would mean disappointing sound, but the quality is great! Which maybe reflects the price point.