Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It ranks #2 of 46 small speakers at $79.99; the Minirig Mini 2 ranks #3 and costs $100, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Minirig Mini 2 gets right: Very neutral. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
On the Soundcore Boom Go 3i side: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). The tradeoff: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Soundcore Boom Go 3i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 of 46 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) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB | 92dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 320 g | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.31" x 2.09" (84 x 53 mm) | 4.02" x 4.17" x 1.79" |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | - |
| Output Power | 15W | 15W |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 |
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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Soundcore Boom Go 3i: $79.99 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). ~24 hour battery life. RGB light strip syncs to the music. USB-C port doubles as a power bank for charging your phone.
Cons: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic. Bass knocks a little bit. Peak at 10khz
Setup: Try out Oluv’s EQ which slightly improves the sound
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.02" x 4.17" x 1.79" |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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- Oluv Patreon: SoundCore Boom Go 3i - first look
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