Short answer: the Minirig Mini 2 on measured sound quality, the Tribit PocketGo on price. The Minirig Mini 2 ranks #3 of 62 small speakers, rated 4.4/5, at $100. The Tribit PocketGo ranks #32, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99, $77.01 cheaper.
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 supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. The catch: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
The Tribit PocketGo is the longer-running, lighter pick. A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the Minirig Mini 2. At 0.5 lbs (220 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Minirig Mini 2 at 0.7 lbs (320 g). It is rated IP68 against Splash resistant for the Minirig Mini 2. The catch: Battery life isn’t the biggest for this speaker class. JBL Go 5 has better build quality plus lightshow, Auracast, and AirTouch.
Buy the Minirig Mini 2 when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Tribit PocketGo when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig Mini 2 | Tribit PocketGo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $22.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes (Tribit app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (6 presets + custom) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP68 |
| Maximum SPL | 92dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| 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) | 0.5 lbs (220 g) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 2.1” (84 x 53 mm) | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 16kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 52mm custom neodymium | 1x 45mm full-range driver |
| Charging Time | 2.5-3.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Amplifier Power | 15W | 7W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 6.0 |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in loop) |
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