Short answer: the Hopestar H54 on measured sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Pocket on price, though neither ranks well in its class. The Hopestar H54 ranks #52 of 62 small speakers, rated 2.6/5, at $59.99. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99, $39 cheaper. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 62 small speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 instead, ranked #1 at $35.39.
The Hopestar H54 is the better-sounding choice. A compact waterproof speaker with microSD playback, an aux input, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Pocket lacks. Watch for: Bright treble, not much bass, harsh mids.
The Xiaomi Sound Pocket is the longer-running, lighter choice. A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 5 for the Hopestar H54. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs much less than the Hopestar H54 at 1.1 lbs (500 g). The tradeoff: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
Buy the Hopestar H54 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Hopestar H54 | Xiaomi Sound Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 | $20.99 |
| Ranked | #52 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 52mm | Full-range driver + passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 5.5” x 4.7” x 2.8” (140 x 120 x 70 mm) | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (500 g) | 0.4 lbs (200 g) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Capacity | - | 1000mAh |
| Strap | - | Yes (lanyard) |
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