Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Minirig Mini 2 ranks #3 of 46 small speakers at $100; the Sony XB23 ranks #64 of 134 medium speakers at $100.
What the Minirig Mini 2 gets right: Very neutral. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
On the Sony XB23 side: Reasonably neutral. The catch: Bass drops off a ton at high levels.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2 at $100 if you want a small speaker. Buy the Sony XB23 at $100 if you want a medium speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Sony XB23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Ranked | #3 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #64 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 67Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (3-band: bass, mid, treble) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 92dB | 95dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | - |
| Stereo | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | - |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 320 g | 1.3 lbs / 580 g |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.31" x 2.09" (84 x 53 mm) | 3.0" x 8.58" x 3.0" (76 x 218 x 76 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | - |
| Output Power | 15W | 8W RMS |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig Mini 2: $100 Minirigs
Pros: Very neutral. Much deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours |
| Dimensions | 3.31" x 2.09" (84 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 320 g |
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Sony XB23: $100
Pros: Reasonably neutral. IP67 rated with a strap hook for backpacks. USB-C charging; up to 12 hour battery life.
Cons: Bass drops off a ton at high levels. Reduces its own volume over time when turned to max
| App | Yes (Sony Music Center) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 67Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.0" x 8.58" x 3.0" (76 x 218 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 42x51mm X-Balanced racetrack drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3-band: bass, mid, treble) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 95dB |
| Output Power | 8W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partyconnect up to 100 speakers) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 580 g |
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