Short answer: the Minirig 4 for better sound quality, the JBL Flip 6 for the lower price. The Minirig 4 ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The JBL Flip 6 ranks #13, rated 4.2/5, at $79.95, $150 cheaper.
The JBL Flip 6 is the tougher pick. A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. The tradeoff: Some slight upper mids emphasis.
The Minirig 4 is the louder, longer-running choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 106dB at full volume, against 98dB for the JBL Flip 6. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the JBL Flip 6. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Flip 6 lacks. Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the JBL Flip 6 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Minirig 4 if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A small, rugged speaker with very neutral sound for its size, an excellent choice for most people.
A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Flip 6 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.95 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #13 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyBoost up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.9” x 2.7” x 2.8” (176 x 68 x 72 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 44mm x 80mm woofer, 16mm tweeter | 70mm custom driver |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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