Short answer: the Boat Stone 190/193, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #32 of 47 small speakers by sound quality, rated 2.9/5, at $39. The Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini ranks #37, rated 2.6/5, at $21.99, $17.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 47 small speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2, ranked #1 at $44.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The case for the Boat Stone 190/193: Quite light for the performance. The catch: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.Same hardware as the Monster Bluetooth Speaker and Dayton Audio Boost Mini.
What the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini gets right: IP67 waterproof, TWS stereo pairing, 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.0, compact 185g design, bass boost equalizer. The catch: Not much bass, treble rolled off.
Buy the Boat Stone 190/193. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $17.01 saving on the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Boat Stone 190/193 | Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | $21.99 |
| Ranked | #32 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #37 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 52mm | 2x drivers (rare-earth magnet, long-fibre diaphragm) + passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 70kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 200Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 4W |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 4.1" x 2.6" (105 x 105 x 67 mm) | 3.4" x 3.4" x 1.8" (86 x 86 x 45 mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 2000mAh |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Boat Stone 190/193: $39 Amazon eBay
Pros: Quite light for the performance. Measured bass extension of 95Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.Same hardware as the Monster Bluetooth Speaker and Dayton Audio Boost Mini
Full Boat Stone 190/193 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 5W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.1" x 4.1" x 2.6" (105 x 105 x 67 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 70kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
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Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini: $21.99 eBay
Pros: IP67 waterproof, TWS stereo pairing, 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.0, compact 185g design, bass boost equalizer, dual drivers with passive radiator, built-in microphone, USB-C charging, affordable price
Cons: Not much bass, treble rolled off
Full Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 4W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Capacity | 2000mAh |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.4" x 3.4" x 1.8" (86 x 86 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x drivers (rare-earth magnet, long-fibre diaphragm) + passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 200Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
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