Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i for durability, the Minirig Mini 2 for a neutral balance. The Mini 2 is very neutral but calls itself splash resistant with no official water rating, and it costs $40.02 more. The Boom Go 3i is IP68 rated for full submersion and dustproofing, though it sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $40.02 less than the Minirig Mini 2.
Battery life favors the Soundcore Boom Go 3i: rated for 24 hours against 12 hours for the Minirig Mini 2.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Soundcore Boom Go 3i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $59.98 |
| Ranked | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #2 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) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| 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) | 0.8 lbs (380 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 15W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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