Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2, for ten dollars more. It ranks #3 of 47 small speakers at $100; the Soundlink Micro ranks #19 at $90.
The Bose trades accuracy for ruggedness. IP67 rated and genuinely pocketable at 0.68 lb, but our notes describe a lack of clarity and overly boosted bass, the opposite of what the Mini 2 is praised for.
The Mini 2 is described as very neutral with much deeper bass than most speakers its size, and it’s modular: you can attach an add-on subwoofer later. Its real weaknesses are a water rating that’s marketed rather than certified, and an app and TWS pairing our notes call buggy.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2 for the more accurate sound and the modular upgrade path. Buy the Soundlink Micro if certified water resistance and Bose’s durability matter more than tonal accuracy.
Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Minirig Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $94.95 | $100 |
| Ranked | #19 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Max Volume | 90dB | 92dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 289 g | 0.7 lbs / 320 g |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Dimensions | 3.86" x 3.86" x 1.38" (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 3.31" x 2.09" (84 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 52mm custom neodymium |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Output Power | 5W | 15W |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Bose Soundlink Micro: $94.95 Amazon
Pros: Rugged rubberized coating, IP67 rated (1m submersion for 30 minutes). Very compact and pocketable at 0.68 lb.
Cons: Lack of clarity. Overly boosted bass
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Dimensions | 3.86" x 3.86" x 1.38" (98 x 98 x 35 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 90dB |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 289 g |
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Minirig Mini 2: $100 Minirigs
Pros: Very neutral. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 3.31" x 2.09" (84 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 320 g |
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