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Series

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Boom1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current Boom family title. Boom 2, Boom 2 Plus and Boom Go 3i are distinct products.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GRAB, GRAB.ACANLBK, GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK, GRAB.AEUSLBK11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page data: model name GRAB and SKU GRAB.ACANLBK for Black in Canada. The Australia, EU and UK and Spain pages carry GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK and GRAB.AEUSLBK.

D5100, D51000101Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Selected US Adventurer Black single-speaker SKU D5100010, variant 45145323405502, verified by public US Shopify response. D5100 hardware separately printed on original QSG. No guessed suffix or D5103 code.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Public US response ties variant 45145323405502 to D5100010, Adventurer Black / 1 and available true. Read through observed maker Shopify domain without private account/API.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original manufacturer QSG cover D5100, not an autogenerated manual. FCC-hosted copy.

GTIN / EAN

8806096641835, 8806096488508, 880609632738812Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026UK spec table: Barcode (EAN Code) 8806096641835 for GRAB.AEUTLBK. The Australia page lists 8806096488508 for GRAB.AAUSLBK and the Spain page lists 8806096327388 for GRAB.AEUSLBK.13Maker product pagelg.com/au/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Australia spec table barcode 8806096488508.14Maker product pagelg.com/es/altavoces/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spain spec table EAN code 8806096327388.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 202515Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unveiled at CES in January 2025.

18 June 20257Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Official parent maker announcement June 18, 2025.

Status

Available11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026The page offers the speaker for sale with Buy Now and stock alert buttons. Retailers also list it.

Available1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current single-speaker variant available for sale. Inventory is distinct from release status.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Selected single-speaker variant available. No numeric popularity invented.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.9915Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Officially priced at $149.99 / 129.98 GBP / AU$229. The LG press release of 14 April 2025 prints the rounded $149.16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026Lists xboom Grab at $149, rounded. T3 and TechRadar give $149.99.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026MSRP $149.99.

$139.997Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Official US single-speaker $139.99. Future Adventure Set $149.99 separate. Current shop $129.99 and updated review widget $129.99 are not launch price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€16917Reviewhifi.de/test/lg-xboom-grab-test-229706Read 15 October 2026German test of 25 April 2025 lists Preis 169 Euro. Baur.de prints a UVP of 169,00 EUR. Price includes VAT. Germany.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026The USD price is the US price. The release lists xboom by will.i.am at LG.com and LG-authorized retailers.

US1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current US selected offer and USD pricing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Warm Grey11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Black / Warm Grey.

Adventurer Black1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Only Adventurer Black reference represented.3Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact option1 Adventurer Black and option2 1.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026LG markets a portable Bluetooth speaker with a carrying strap, IP67 and a long battery.

Portable1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable rugged outdoor speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public cons and pros list: downmixes stereo content to mono, unless paired with another unit. LG lists 1.1ch (2 way).20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the LG xboom Grab is a mono speaker.

Mono8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly mono standalone.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public verdict explicitly stereo downmix to mono unless paired with another unit.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ALG xboom Grab

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Woofer (racetrack)	1	Not available	80	45
Dome tweeter	1	16	Not available	Not available

Source11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: woofer unit 80 x 45 mm (racetrack, one) and a 16 mm dome tweeter by Peerless (one). The number of channels is 1.1ch (2 way). No driver power rating is published.

Bsoundcore Boom 3i

Driver type	Count
Woofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications state Woofer x1 and Tweeter x1. Per-driver RMS/continuous watts and diameters not published here.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026One 40 W woofer sized 3.7 x 2 in and one 10 W 0.65 in tweeter. Continuous/RMS basis and rectangular axes unspecified, so only driver types/counts stored. No per-driver power or geometry invented.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

211Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: passive radiator Yes (2).

27Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Explicit pair of bass radiators, separate from powered transducers.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

30W11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Power 20 W + 10 W. The basis is not stated and the split between woofer and tweeter is not named. 30 W is the sum of the two printed figures. TechRadar says a 10 W tweeter and a 20 W racetrack woofer.

50W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current Output specification says 50 W. Guide says Audio Output Power 50 W and review calls it rated. No continuous/RMS or peak basis stated, so only unspecified-rating field is filled. Maker 96 dB alarm is not a reviewer-measured music SPL maximum.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal Audio Output Power 50 W. No continuous/RMS or peak basis, stored only as unspecified rating.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Custom (App) and Standard. Custom is the user EQ in the LG ThinQ app.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Custom adjustable EQ through app, corroborated by actual reviewer 9-band sliders.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

619Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review: in the Sound Effect section of the LG ThinQ app you can choose four presets or use a 6-band EQ.

98Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer uses 9-band custom EQ. Manufacturer-provided sample, one-week test, firmware 01.20 and app v3.9.5. Presets not counted as bands.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pressing the MY button twice starts Space Calibration, which selects the optimal sound settings. The LG page says it adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Space Calibration adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room. AI Sound analyzes the audio and adjusts the sound to the genre.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard, Voice Enhance11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard. The battery footnote and the manual also name Voice Enhance mode. The page offers rhythm, melody and voice modes or AI selection.

soundcore Signature, Treble Boost, Voice, Balanced, BassUp 2.04Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Named Signature, Treble Boost, Voice and Balanced EQ presets, plus maker-named BassUp 2.0. Buzz Clean maintenance and recorded-message amplification are not music sound modes.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo mode: two speakers of the same model, one plays left and one plays right.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Two identical Boom 3i units split L/R through TWS, distinct from same-content PartyCast groups.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two identical units produce separate L/R through TWS, Bluetooth-button hold 2 seconds.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Party Link, Auracast9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo and Multi modes. Party Link is only available among Auracast-supported LG models. No maximum number of speakers is published.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS), PartyCast1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Shop highlights TWS. Guide, original QSG, exact FAQ and actual maker top photo explicitly support PartyCast. Reviewer no-party wording is noted, not silently transferred.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dedicated PartyCast section synchronizes audio/light across compatible PartyCast units. Real maker top photo visibly has PartyCast button. RTINGS denial is contradicted by several primary sources. FAQ qualifies cross-model light synchronization.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Questions 19/20 explicitly PartyCast master/secondary behavior. Different models cannot synchronize different light effects, qualifying guide broad wording.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG independently documents actual PartyCast button use, matching current maker photo and full guide.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public comparison says no party mode. Contradicted by own guide, original QSG, current FAQ master/secondary instructions and real top PartyCast button. Maker capability retained with conflict disclosed.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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1004Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to 100 compatible soundcore PartyCast speakers total, including first source-connected unit. Exact PartyCast generation/minimum firmware unpublished. Not TWS pair count 2 used as maximum. General/global group field remains unknown.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes5Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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5.31Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current specification Bluetooth 5.3. BLE control does not establish LE Audio.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LC35Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth specifications: codec SBC, AAC, LC3. The LG spec table lists only AAC and SBC.

SBC, AAC5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact SBC/AAC answer, no codecs inferred from version.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: using Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast broadcasts audio to multiple compatible speakers at once.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes10Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content14.htmlRead 15 October 2026The speaker can listen to Auracast broadcasts through the LG ThinQ app. Party Link between speakers also uses Auracast-supported models.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: Auracast audio broadcasting for multi-speaker connection.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi phone pairing: up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint Yes.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide describes another connected source taking over playback. FAQ explicitly establishes two concurrent connections.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact answer supports up to two devices simultaneously.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

26Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Not available while Party Link Stereo or Multi mode is active.

25Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Two concurrent sources, distinct from speaker-group count.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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30m4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own specification 30 m/98 ft. Published 30 m used, no more precise feet conversion or obstacle guarantee.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi No.

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Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ALG xboom Grab

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input (DC IN)

Source4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: DC IN takes a USB (C-type) cable to charge the speaker battery. No other connector is listed.

Bsoundcore Boom 3i

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input

Source1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C charging socket, matching maker diagram and photograph. No AUX or power-bank output. Direct USB digital audio and storage playback remain unknown.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes7Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content9.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hands-free calls: answer, end, decline and mute from the Play/Pause button using the built-in microphone.

No10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public prose no built-in microphone. This field requires microphone plus calls, so no mic establishes no speakerphone. App amplification uses phone-recorded clips.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Google Assistant, Siri8Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content10.htmlRead 15 October 2026Turn on Google Assistant or Siri on the connected smartphone and use it through the speaker microphone. A phone is required. Android support depends on country.

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Controls

Power, Volume, Play/pause (also track skip, calls and voice command), Bluetooth pairing, Party Link, MY button (also Space Calibration)3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Top buttons: Power, Volume, Play/Pause (also next and previous track, hands-free and voice command), Bluetooth, Party Link, MY. A microphone sits on the body.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, TWS pairing, PartyCast linking, BassUp on/off, Emergency alarm, Light effects on/off and selection, Factory reset4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own hardware map/button table identify each control. Reset Bluetooth plus volume up held 4 seconds. Emergency alarm is a safety tone. App Voice Amplifier uses phone messages, not calls or built-in speaker mic.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original button diagram matches actual maker hardware.

Companion app

LG ThinQ2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LG ThinQ app gives EQ, Party Link, Lighting, Sleep Timer and settings.

soundcore1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Named soundcore app.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact app support. Voice Amplifier records clips in app and is not real-time amplification or calls.

App platforms

iOS, Android2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Installing app page: Android 9.0 or higher and iOS 15.0 or higher.

iOS, Android4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Actual guide App Store and Google Play logos identify iOS/Android.

User firmware updates

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Upgrade Manager (FOTA) Yes. T3 says updates install through the LG ThinQ app.21Reviewt3.com/tech/audio/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the LG ThinQ app installs updates to the device, shows the battery level and changes lighting settings.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit app firmware updates. Maker recommends latest firmware for enhanced sound without naming exact version.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit app notification/update procedure.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026A lighting indicator can be switched off with the Volume and MY buttons together or in the LG ThinQ app. It shows status and also gives the lighting effects described on the LG page.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Lighting Yes. AI Lighting syncs with the music.

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Decorative RGB radiator light show, separate from status LEDs.4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Six dynamic beat-linked and four static ambient effects on both sides.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Selectable decorative side effects, controlled by dedicated button and app. Status breathing is separate.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Programmable LED light show on left/right radiators.

Lighting modes

Ambient, Party, Voice11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026AI Lighting: choose Ambient, Party or Voice mode.

Neon Night, Spring Break, Romantic Stroll, Laid Back, Color Loop, Energy8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual app screenshot fully shows Neon Night, Spring Break, Romantic Stroll, Laid Back, Color Loop and Energy. Verified names, not complete inventory. Guide says 6 dynamic plus 4 ambient. Horizontally clipped names not guessed.9Reviewsoundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Boom-3i-app_5-scaled.jpegRead 8 October 2026Direct public actual-review screenshot visually read. Six fully readable names retained. Rightmost clipped names not guessed.

Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications power supply row: built-in rechargeable battery.

Yes4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Built-in rechargeable battery, charging status and app battery indicator.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

19h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Operating time about 19 hours at 50% volume, no lighting and Voice Enhance EQ (internal test). The LG product pages say up to 20 hours with the same conditions. The manual is stored. Actual usage time may vary.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page and spec table: up to 20 hours at 50% volume with Bluetooth and Voice Enhance mode on and no lighting. The manual says about 19 hours and is stored.

16h5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Maker lab up to 16 h at room temperature, factory defaults, 50% volume, lights off, BassUp off and default EQ. Varies with volume, source and environment. No boost-mode total.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

4,700mAh1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Battery capacity 4,700 mAh. No voltage or Wh figure is published.

2,400mAh4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Literal 2400 mAh at 10.95 V pack, not power-bank output. No Wh calculation.

Nominal battery voltage

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10.95V4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published 10.95 V alongside pack capacity, not guessed from cell count.

Battery chemistry

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Lithium-ion6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG Japanese safety text explicitly identifies this built-in lithium-ion battery as recyclable and prints Li-ion. Supports chemistry only, no extra energy/capacity inference.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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No5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Explicit No to battery replacement.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging time 3 hours or lower. The charging section says it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. The AC adapter is not supplied. LG recommends a 5 V adapter above 2 A.

4h4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide less than 4 h, current FAQ about 4 h on 15 W 5 V/3 A. Retained approximate 4 h maker full-charge claim. Simultaneous use unspecified.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026About 4 h full charge with 15 W 5 V/3 A recommendation. Adapter model and simultaneous playback not stated.

Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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5 V DC at 3 A4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own device Power Input 5 V DC 3 A. Applicable Anker A2337 adapter outputs are separate. Charger-output recommendation 0.05 W to 15 W does not independently establish a maximum device charging wattage or PD support.6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original QSG repeats device 5 V DC 3 A.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

No4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026The back panel lists only the DC IN charging port and no output port. HeadphoneCheck says it cannot double as a power bank.19Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review says the xboom Grab cannot double as a power bank.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the speaker does not offer USB charging of other devices.

No2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Exact Charge Out row explicitly crossed out.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026IP67: dust-tight and water resistant up to 1 m for up to 30 minutes in fresh water. Tested under controlled laboratory conditions.

IP681Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026IP68 with port cover fully closed. Launch specifies 1.5 m water immersion for 30 minutes, separate from drop test.

Floats

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit upright sound-forward floating playback, including moving water.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit drop-tested from 3.28 ft or 1 m.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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1m1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Published 1 m. Parent maker announcement identifies concrete surface.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Explicit up to 1 m onto concrete. Water immersion test separate.

Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Strap4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Strap on the back. Lifting the straps on both sides makes a hand strap.

Detachable adjustable shoulder strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Detachable adjustable strap. Optional Adventure Set handle/case excluded.7Press releaseanker-in.com/posts/soundcore-launches-boom-3i-outdoor-speaker-with-floatable-design-and-enhanced-durabilityRead 8 October 2026Standard strap package is distinct from future magnetic case/carry-handle set.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

9.62h20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Own test: a consistent music source at 80 dB measured from one metre away lasted 9 hours 37 minutes (9.62 h) with the light show enabled. The review gives no firmware, sound mode or source details. The unit came from LG.

15h10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/anker/soundcore-boom-3iRead 8 October 2026Public review repeatedly reports about 15 h continuous playback with lights off. Blue test sample, same marketed D5100 hardware as selected Black, no documented material color difference. Sample commercial SKU, firmware build, transport/codec, EQ and BassUp state not public. Linked public method specifies full charge to depletion, 80 dB SPL at 1 m and latest available firmware at test. No locked decimal or charge/SPL/latency result read.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/tests/active-features/batteryRead 8 October 2026Public linked method: latest available firmware, full charge, looped track at 80 dB SPL at 1 m to depletion. Actual review establishes lights off. Exact firmware, codec, EQ, BassUp and host remain unpublished. 15 h is rounded public prose, not a locked-table reconstruction.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width211Height71.6Depth70mm(8.3 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm. The speaker lies on its long axis, so the 211 mm length is the width.

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WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

700g(1.5 lb)12Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: net weight 0.7 kg, gross weight 1.1 kg with packaging. The Canada page gives the same. TechRadar says 700 g.

780g(1.7 lb)2Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker claim 780 g, also repeated as 27.5 oz and approximately 1.7 lb. SG header says 1080 g but does not establish measured/accessory scope. Explicit current maker claim retained. Cause and separate strap mass are unknown. Body dimensions are unlabeled 8.27 x 3.35 x 3.09 in, repeated 210 x 85 x 78.5 mm in an unlabeled diagram. No width/height/depth mapping is invented. The US product variant also carries weight metadata 1144 without an explicit bare-speaker/accessory scope. It is not substituted for the public speaker specification.8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Header 1080 g conflicts maker 780 g. Measurement/accessory scope and cause not established. Explicit current maker claim retained.

Body materials

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Plastic, Rubber8Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-boom-3i-review-the-best-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker-139777Read 8 October 2026Actual reviewer describes tough plastic shell and chunky rubber bumpers. No exact resin or metal grille material invented.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

MIL-STD-810H11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Tested to MIL-STD-810H for high temperature, rain, vibration, impact, salt water spray, sand dust and flooding. Certification date December 18, 2024, result pass. The tests do not state a drop height.

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In the box

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In the box

LG xboom Grab, Strap (attached), USB cable, Warranty card22Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content5.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging page: connect the supplied USB cable. The AC adapter is not supplied. The LG spec table lists strap and warranty card as accessories.

soundcore Boom 3i speaker, USB-C to USB-C cable, Shoulder strap, Quick Start Guide5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-3i-FAQRead 8 October 2026Full inventory speaker, USB-C C-to-C cable, strap and Quick Start Guide. No adapter, magnetic case or hard handle.

Links

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Product page

www.lg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grab11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Maker's Canada page, the one the speaker data was read from. The LG US page returned a block to the fetch.

us.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speaker1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d5100-boom-3i-waterproof-bluetooth-speakerRead 8 October 2026Explicit selected US URL. Ordinary requests to www redirect this local region to Nordic home, so public US storefront is used.

Spec sheet

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Manual

gscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.html2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Official LG xboom Grab online owner's manual, Rev03.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdf4Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026832/en_US/000026832.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official support index explicitly links English User Guide D5100 to this original seven-page PDF. Entire guide read and visually checked. Original QSG independently matches hardware/buttons.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years6Owner's manualfccid.io/m/94d3defbf03cdd3e9935981694a5d9c2dd50851ca87205dd80064d1c216d3f37.pdfRead 8 October 2026English original QSG p11 explicitly 18-month limited warranty, converted 1.5 years. Support list includes US. Statutory rights/optional service separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.