Short answer: the Soundcore Mini. It ranks #13 of 63 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $39.99. The Tronsmart Trip 2 ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $19.99, $20 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Soundcore Mini is the better-sounding, lighter choice. A palm sized budget speaker with a 15 hour battery, an FM radio and microSD playback. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs much less than the Tronsmart Trip 2 at 0.7 lbs (340 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tronsmart Trip 2 lacks. The catch: Bass does not reach as deep as higher-ranked speakers.
The Tronsmart Trip 2 is the longer-running, tougher option. A cheap, pocketable waterproof speaker with a long battery, a lanyard, app EQ, and microSD playback. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the Soundcore Mini. It is rated IPX7, while the Soundcore Mini has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore Mini lacks. The tradeoff: Beautiful Zar DJ found the JBL Go 4 warmer with weightier bass, while the Trip 2’s bass is dry and thin, and some listeners found its treble exaggerated.
Buy the Soundcore Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $20 saving on the Tronsmart Trip 2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini | Tronsmart Trip 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $19.99 |
| Ranked | #13 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes (Tronsmart) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (app) |
| FM Tuner | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 10W |
| Dimensions | 3.7” x 3.6” x 3.6” (94 x 92 x 91 mm) | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2” (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Soundcore Mini: reviews by Knowledge Sharing Tech.
- Tronsmart Trip 2: reviews by Jagist, TechMishka and Kervin Ultra Bass.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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