Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2. It ranks #3 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $100. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15, rated 3.7/5, at $54.95, $45.05 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Minirig Mini 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A tiny, very neutral speaker with much deeper bass than most its size, a long battery, and an optional add on subwoofer. Its bass reaches about 58Hz before falling 10dB, against 70Hz for the Klipsch Austin. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Austin lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch Austin lacks. Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The Klipsch Austin is the tougher choice. A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig Mini 2. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Minirig Mini 2 cannot. The catch: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $45.05 with the Klipsch Austin does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Klipsch Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| 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) | 0.9 lbs (397 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 10W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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