LG xBoom Blast: 220W portable speaker with a 35-hour swappable battery
LG has officially launched the xBoom Blast, a high-powered portable Bluetooth speaker aimed at outdoor parties, beach days, and camping trips. The speaker delivers up to 220W on mains power and 210W on battery — numbers that put it well above most portable rivals. No price has been announced yet, and US and UK retail availability is still unconfirmed for 2026.
The hardware
Two 5.25-inch Peerless neodymium woofers and a pair of 20mm Peerless tweeters handle the audio. LG tuned the sound in collaboration with will.i.am under the LG Signature Sound standard, though no independent reviews have validated that claim yet. Three passive radiators add low-end reinforcement, per ecoustics.
LG xBoom Blast — two 5.25-inch Peerless woofers and 220W output in a rugged, portable enclosure.
The xBoom Blast runs on a 99Wh swappable battery rated for up to 35 hours of playback — a rare feature at this level, since most sealed competitors require a full recharge when they run dry. Swap the pack out and keep the music going. The speaker connects via Bluetooth or USB-C wired audio, and multiple Blast units can be linked wirelessly into a single system.
The 99Wh swappable battery is a key differentiator — run it flat, swap it out, keep playing.
AI-driven features include real-time sound adjustment and Space Calibration Pro, which adapts audio output to the surrounding environment. RGB lighting is built in, and the whole unit ships with side and top carry handles for easy transport.
Built tough
The enclosure carries an IP68 dust and waterproof rating and has passed seven military-standard durability tests, according to SoundGuys. That puts it alongside rugged rivals like the JBL Charge and Ultimate Ears lineup, though the Blast's raw wattage claim is significantly higher than either.
IP68 rating and seven military-standard durability tests make the xBoom Blast one of the toughest portable speakers on paper.
What's missing
LG unveiled the xBoom Blast at CES 2026 in January and has confirmed a global rollout "later in 2026," but no US or UK recommended retail price has been set. Earlier xBoom Go models (the P5, for example) sold in the £49–£120 range — the Blast's spec sheet suggests a considerably higher price tier. Until independent tests confirm the 220W output and 35-hour battery runtime, and until a retail price lands, the xBoom Blast is a compelling spec sheet waiting for a real-world verdict.
