Short answer: the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021. It ranks #4 of 134 medium speakers at $60; the Minirig 4 ranks #6 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Minirig 4: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Set against that: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
What the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 gets right: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. The catch: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
Buy the Minirig 4 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 | Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $60 |
| Ranked | #6 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #4 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 150ms |
| Max Volume | 106dB | 99dB |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 50W | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig 4: $200 Amazon
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Finally USB-C charging. Dynamically changes sound based on forward facing or upward facing orientation
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
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Soundcore Boost “upgraded” 2021: $60 Amazon
Pros: A very neutral good sounding inexpensive small speaker with quite deep bass for the size. This upgraded version has a usb-c port while the old one has micro usb.
Cons: Slight DSP tuning issue which makes bass get lighter at times at very low volumes, examples in oluv’s video.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 150ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 204 x 72 x 69 mm (7.7 x 2.5 x 2.6 inches) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) x 2 active drivers and one passive radiator |
| EQ | Yes (9 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 20W (10W × 2) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 590 g |
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