The LG XBOOM Go XG8T is a barrel shaped Bluetooth speaker built to be carried around. Total output is 60W + 60W through a two way setup with a 120 x 84 mm woofer, a 1.57 inch cone tweeter and two passive radiators. Touch controls sit along the top for power, Bluetooth pairing, volume, play and pause, and Sound Boost.

Front view of the black LG XBOOM Go XG8T with a stitched fabric carry strap over the top and the touch control row below it — The control row is on the top face, so volume and Sound Boost stay within reach while the speaker sits on a table or on the ground.

Key Features

Plays all day without a socket. The battery runs up to 15 hours and recharges in about 3 hours from the supplied AC adaptor, with a battery indicator on the unit.
Loud enough for a yard or a rooftop. 60W + 60W of output, with Sound Boost, a Standard mode and a custom EQ you set in the LG app.
Rain and dust will not stop it. An IP67 rating covers dust and water, so it can be rinsed off after a beach or poolside session.
Add more speakers as the crowd grows. Wireless Party Link pairs two units in dual mode or several in multi mode.
Easy to move between rooms and cars. 370 x 151 x 147 mm and 3.0 kg, with a strap in the box.
Take calls and switch phones without repairing. Bluetooth 5.1 with Multipoint, a built in speakerphone, and voice commands through Google Assistant or Siri.

Angled view of the XG8T with the ring light around the end driver glowing orange — The lighting ring changes colour, which gives the speaker a visible presence at an evening gathering rather than just sound.

Firmware updates arrive over the air through the Upgrade Manager, and the speaker supports SBC and AAC audio. There is one USB port and an AC adaptor jack. In the box: AC adaptor, strap and warranty card.