Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro on measured sound quality, the Dayton Audio Boost Mini on price. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #38, rated 3.0/5, at $19.98, $80.01 cheaper.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. Its bass reaches about 66Hz before falling 10dB, against 95Hz for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Dayton Audio Boost Mini cannot.
The Dayton Audio Boost Mini is the lighter choice. A tiny, very cheap waterproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback, stereo pairing, and USB-C charging. At 0.4 lbs (185 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Soundlink Micro at 0.6 lbs (289 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Dayton Audio Boost Mini if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 1.75” (44mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | Specs not clearly published |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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