LG’s xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026

LG xboom Stage 501 shot from the front on a white background and surface

The LG xboom Stage 501 takes the same 5-sided shape as the Stage 301 (Image credit: LG)

New LG Stage 501, Blast, Mini and Rock models are coming in 2026
FYI.RAiDiO integration and AI audio enhancement
Up to 220W of power in the largest models

LG's xboom speakers, developed in collaboration with will.i.am, are tons of fun – and for 2026 there will be four new models to join some of our favorites such as the party-starting xboom Stage 301 and the fun xboom Grab.

The new models' names give a big clue to their function: the xboom Stage 501, Blast, Mini and Rock collectively cover all the audio bases from rocking parties to travel-friendly portables. All of the models promise "AI-driven intelligence" including automatic equalization, automatic lighting synchronization, and in the Stage and Blast models, automatic room compensation.

LG xboom 2026 speakers: what's new

LG xboom Rock shot on a white surface — The LG xboom Rock is tiny and tough enough to handle rough treatment (Image credit: LG)

First up is the xboom Stage 501, a party speaker with up to 220W when connected to power and 160W on battery. That battery is enormous, delivering up to 25 hours of playback, and it powers dual woofers, full-range drivers and tweeters. The cabinet is five-sided so it can be stood vertical, tilted or mounted on a tripod to suit the space. It also has a karaoke mode, AI Karaoke Master, which can remove vocals "from virtually any song" as well as adjust the pitch to help make singing along easier.

The xboom Blast shares the same 99Wh battery, this time delivering up to 35 hours. It's a more portable but no less powerful option, delivering up to 220W with big bass courtesy of three passive radiators.

The xboom Mini is much smaller and designed for smaller spaces and on-the-go listening. It'll play for up to 10 hours between charges and it's both water and dust resistant to IP67. There's a built-in tripod mount and a "Magic Strap" for flexible placement and carrying.

Last but not least, there's the military-grade tough speaker called the xboom Rock. It's an upgrade to the current XG2 with up to 10 hours playback, Bluetooth LE Audio with Auracast and upgraded output of 6W.

The previous xboom models were this close to landing in our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, and we really like them – we'll see if the new models can improve even further.

We expect to hear more details at CES 2026, hopefully including pricing and availability.

The best Bluetooth speakers for all budgets

➡️ Read our full guide to the best Bluetooth speakers
1. Best overall:
JBL Flip 7
2. Best cheap:
JBL Clip 5
3. Best high-end option:
Bang & Olufsen A1 3rd Gen
4. Best party speaker:
Tribit Stormbox Blast 2

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