Short answer: the Soundcore Motion 300. It ranks #2 of 134 medium speakers at $79.99; the Minirig 4 ranks #6 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Minirig 4 side: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The case for the Soundcore Motion 300: Pretty deep bass for the small size. The tradeoff: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max.
Buy the Minirig 4 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Motion 300 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 | Soundcore Motion 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Max Volume | 106dB | 101dB |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 50W | 30W |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
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 Motion 300: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the small size. Pocket size in a big pocket. Can be used in stereo facing you, or omnidirectional lying down. Ability to have a custom EQ for each orientation, standing, lying flat, hanging. Try the Uboom L EQs from Oluv for a more neutral sound.
Cons: Without the above EQ or turning the top 2 treble EQ bars to max, this speaker is very rolled off in the treble and will rank around #50 in the rankings. Bassup mode is worse than Signature. Not quite as detailed or neutral as higher ranked speakers. Slight bass distortion when turned up.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 216ms ldac, 200ms aac, 116ms sbc |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.9" x 3.6" x 2.0" (200 x 92 x 50 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50.8mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (9 band with adjustable frequency) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 772 g |
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