Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro 2. It ranks #18 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $129. The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) ranks #61, rated 2.2/5, at $69.95, $59.05 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 is the better-sounding choice. A waterproof mini speaker with a fabric strap for bags and bikes and USB-C charging. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) lacks. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) lacks. The tradeoff: Lack of clarity.
The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) is the lighter option. An extremely light speaker that clips magnetically to a shirt, with a safety light for runners in low light. At 0.1 lbs (39 g) it weighs much less than the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 at 0.7 lbs (329 g). The tradeoff: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $59.05 with the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro 2 | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #18 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (329 g) | 0.1 lbs (39 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 4.1” x 1.7” (104 x 104 x 43 mm) | 2.6” x 1.6” x 0.9” (66 x 41 x 23 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Drivers | 40mm full-range driver with passive radiator | N52 neodymium |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (clip) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~300Hz |
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