Short answer: the Vifa City for balanced, detailed sound, the Bose Soundlink Micro for a rugged IP67 build. The City is quite detailed with a balanced, controlled sound and clear vocals even at low volume, and two can pair for stereo, though it has a dip at 1200Hz, does not boost bass at low levels and is only rated IPX4. The Bose is a 0.68 lbs (308 g) pocketable IP67 speaker, but it lacks clarity and its bass is overly boosted.
The case for the Bose Soundlink Micro: Its rugged rubberized coating and IP67 rating (a 1m dunk for 30 minutes) come in a very compact, pocketable 0.68 lbs (308 g) package. The catch: it lacks clarity and its bass is overly boosted.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro, since the Vifa City is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Vifa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $139.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| 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) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| 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) | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 78W peak |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (strap) |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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