LG XBoom Go XG8T

Powerful, punchy sound ; Capable of going loud ; Durable design

Not the last word in detail or clarity ; Class leaders offer greater musicality, refinement and cohesiveness ; Ill-defined bass

The XBoom Go XG8T is robustly made and simple to use, but its bassy, booming sound doesn’t have the subtlety to trouble the crème de la crème

Military-grade durability ; Booming bass ; Customizable LED lights

Poor battery life ; Very high list price ; Audio not the most detailed

In the end, the LG XBoom Go XG8T doesn’t do enough to set itself apart in a competitive market. It offers incredible durability, meaty bass and strong portability. But its below-average battery life, lightly detailed sound and high list price mean that...

Weatherproof design ; Booming volume ; Adjustable strap

Expensive ; Mono sound presentation lacks nuance ; No wired audio input ; Bulky DC charger

The portable LG Xboom Go XG8T speaker gets exceptionally loud and is tough enough to take outdoors, though it doesn't reproduce as much detail in audio as we expect for the price.