Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2, for $0.01 more. It ranks #3 of 62 small speakers at $100; the Soundlink Micro ranks #20 at $99.99.
The Bose trades accuracy for ruggedness. IP67 rated and genuinely pocketable at 0.68 lb (0.3 kg), 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.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Minirig Mini 2 is rated for 12 hours, the Bose Soundlink Micro only 6 hours.
Water resistance is not close: the Bose Soundlink Micro is rated at IP67 (brief submersion), well ahead of the Minirig Mini 2 at Splash resistant (splashing).
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A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
A tiny, very neutral speaker with much deeper bass than most its size, a long battery, and an optional add on subwoofer.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Minirig Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $100 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 62 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 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.7 lbs (320 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 52mm custom neodymium |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 15W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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