Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro. It ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) ranks #61, rated 2.2/5, at $69.95, $30.04 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
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 300Hz for the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g). It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) cannot.
The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) is the longer-running, lighter pick. An extremely light speaker that clips magnetically to a shirt, with a safety light for runners in low light. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. At 0.1 lbs (39 g) it weighs much less than the Bose Soundlink Micro at 0.6 lbs (289 g). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30.04 saving on the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 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 | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (289 g) | 0.1 lbs (39 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) | 2.6” x 1.6” x 0.9” (66 x 41 x 23 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | N52 neodymium |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (clip) |
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