Short answer: the Dayton Audio Boost Mini, unless you need the Xiaomi’s extras. It is quite light for the performance at $19.98, and its flaws are mild: not much bass, slightly boosted mids and rolled-off highs. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket adds 5W output, IP67, Bluetooth 5.4 and TWS at $20.99, but bass is light, vocals turn harsh above about 80% volume, it can walk on hard surfaces at higher volume, and it charges slowly in 3 hours.
Buy the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Xiaomi Sound Pocket and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dayton Audio Boost Mini | Xiaomi Sound Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.98 | $20.99 |
| Ranked | #38 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (185 g) | 0.4 lbs (200 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 1.75” (44mm) | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | Specs not clearly published | 5W |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1000mAh |
| Frequency Response | - | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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