Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2. It ranks #3 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $100; the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 ranks #18, rated 3.6/5, and costs $129, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Minirig Mini 2 is the better-sounding option. A tiny, very neutral speaker with much deeper bass than most its size, a long battery, and an optional add on subwoofer. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The Bose Soundlink Micro 2 is the tougher pick. A waterproof mini speaker with a fabric strap for bags and bikes and USB-C charging. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig Mini 2. It links with other speakers (Bose Party mode), which the Minirig Mini 2 cannot. The tradeoff: Lack of clarity.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Bose Soundlink Micro 2 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Bose Soundlink Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $129.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #18 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (320 g) | 0.7 lbs (329 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 4.1” x 4.1” x 1.7” (104 x 104 x 43 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 40mm full-range driver with passive radiator |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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