Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro on measured sound quality, the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini on price. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini ranks #51, rated 2.6/5, at $21.99, $78 cheaper.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the better-sounding choice. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini cannot.
The Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini is the longer-running, lighter pick. A tiny, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing with a second unit, easy to slip into any bag. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. At 0.4 lbs (185 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Soundlink Micro at 0.6 lbs (289 g). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Not much bass, treble rolled off.
Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Soundlink Micro | Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | $21.99 |
| Ranked | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| 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 | 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) | 3.4” x 3.4” x 1.8” (86 x 86 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 40mm with dual passive radiators | 2x drivers (rare-earth magnet, long-fibre diaphragm) + passive radiator |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 4W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 2000mAh |
| Frequency Response | - | 200Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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