Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2 for a neutral balance, the Soundcore Mini for inputs. The Minirig is very neutral, and it costs $60.01 more. It calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. The Mini has an FM tuner, aux input and MicroSD, though its bass is not quite as deep as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $60.01 saving on the Soundcore Mini is not enough to make up the difference.
If water resistance matters to you, the Minirig Mini 2 at Splash resistant (splashing) holds up far better than the Soundcore Mini at no water resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini | Minirig Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $100 |
| Ranked | #13 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | Splash resistant |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Proprietary USB cable |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.7 lbs (320 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 15W |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3.6” x 3.6” (94 x 92 x 91 mm) | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2” (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 52mm custom neodymium |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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