Short answer: the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini on price and features, the JBL Go 3 on ranking. The Xiaomi costs $21.99, $13.96 less and adds IP67, TWS stereo pairing, a 10-hour battery, Bluetooth 5.0 and a bass boost EQ in a compact 0.4 lbs (185 g) body. Both are weak on bass, and the Xiaomi also rolls off treble, but the Go 3 ranks #31 of 62 against #51 and is pocket-sized at 0.5 lbs (209 g).
Buy the JBL Go 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $13.96 you would save on the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Go 3 | Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.95 | $21.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 87Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (209 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 110Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 200Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 3.4” x 2.7” x 1.6” (86 x 69 x 40 mm) | 3.4” x 3.4” x 1.8” (86 x 86 x 45 mm) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 4.2W | 4W |
| Drivers | 36mm full-range driver | 2x drivers (rare-earth magnet, long-fibre diaphragm) + passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 2000mAh |
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