Short answer: the Soundcore Mini. It ranks #13 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $39.99. The Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #38, rated 3.0/5, at $19.98, $20.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Mini is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A palm sized budget speaker with a 15 hour battery, an FM radio and microSD playback. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 6.5 for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. The catch: Bass does not reach as deep as higher-ranked speakers.
The Dayton Audio Boost Mini is the tougher pick. A tiny, very cheap waterproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback, stereo pairing, and USB-C charging. It is rated IPX7, while the Soundcore Mini has no water resistance. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Soundcore Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $20.01 with the Dayton Audio Boost Mini does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #13 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | Specs not clearly published |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3.6” x 3.6” (94 x 92 x 91 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2” (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1.75” (44mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 95Hz |
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