The biggest tech show of the year, CES 2026, is right around the corner, and LG is set to debut four new speakers in its xboom Bluetooth speaker series. Designed in collaboration with the artist will.i.am, the new speakers will feature AI integration and update the existing Stage 301, Bounce and Grab speakers.
The 2026 xboom speakers are supposed to feature "stage-inspired" speakers and a rugged design for outdoor use. LG says the collaboration focuses on "smarter interaction," extended battery life and seamless design.
“The collaboration with will.i.am continues to advance our vision for intelligent, expressive sound,” said Lee Jeong-seok, head of the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company’s Audio Business said in a press release.
AI Integration
AI integration comes in the form of FYI.RAidiO, an AI project in the works from will.i.am. The AI radio has AI personas and DJs that let users use conversational prompts to find music. It offers "real-time curation" and location-aware personalization.
“With FYI.RAiDiO and AI personas, xboom by will.i.am speakers offer a glimpse into a new way of enjoying audio experience through an inspiring cultural connection with AI," will.i.am. said in a press release.
The platform launched last year in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, but LG introduced FYI.AI in newer versions of the xboom Grab and Bounce speakers back in September with the new "MY Button."
Four new speakers
The expanded xboom is getting four new models: the Stage 501, Blast, Mini, and Roc, each meant for different listening settings.
The Stage 501 is an update to the Stage 301 with a new AI Karaoke Master that can remove or adjust vocals from most any songs, so you can sing along with the song or hit it solo. It comes with 25 hours of playback with the 99Wh swappable battery. It can be set up vertically, horizontally, tilted or on a tripod mount. The speaker has dual woofers, full-range drivers and Peerless tweeters.
The xboom Blast is the rugged speaker meant for outdoor adventures. It features up to 35 hours of playback with a 99Wh battery. It comes with a side rope handle for travel, along with a rubber top handle.
LG's xboom Mini features a cube design and up to 10 hours of playback time per charge. With IP67 water- and dust-resistance, it can go anywhere you do, plus the mini features a built-in tripod mount.
Finally, the xboom Rock is a rugged speaker meant for more intense outdoor activity. It features up to 10 hours of playback and is meant to be reliable even in "challenging outdoor environments."
The Rock is an upgrade of the older XG2 model with increased power. It can be paired with multiple LG speakers via LE Audio Auracast.
Release date and price
LG did not provide pricing or release date details in its press release. However, the company will be at CES 2026 this year with the new speakers, and we hope to receive more information there.
As for price, the xboom Stage 301 currently sells for $300, while the older LG XG2 sells for $49.99. We expect similar pricing for the newer models, though tariffs and material price hikes might cause a bump.
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