Short answer: the Klipsch Austin for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select 4 Go for the lower price. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 of 47 small speakers at $80. The Soundcore Select 4 Go ranks #23 at $19.39, $60.61 cheaper.
What the Klipsch Austin offers: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Watch for: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
The case for the Soundcore Select 4 Go: Quite inexpensive for what you get. The tradeoff: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Klipsch Austin if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Select 4 Go is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Klipsch Austin.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Soundcore Select 4 Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $19.39 |
| Ranked | #15 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | 4 hours |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W RMS | 5W |
| Max Volume | 89dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch Austin: $80 Amazon
Pros: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Clear mids and crisp trebles. Rugged rubberized build with a metal grille; IP67. Supports TWS pairing with a second Austin.
Cons: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers
Full Klipsch Austin review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 89dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g |
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Soundcore Select 4 Go: $19.39 Aliexpress Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite inexpensive for what you get
Cons: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients. No built-in mic; playback is mono unless you buy a second unit.
Full Soundcore Select 4 Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
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