Short answer: the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer ranks #7 of 75 large speakers at $260; the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer ranks #6 at $260. Close enough in price that the ranking gap is the deciding factor.
What the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer gets right: Very balanced sound. Set against that: Not stereo, app is buggy.
On the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer side: Very balanced sound. The tradeoff: Not stereo, app is buggy.
One note: the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer is discontinued, but it still ranks #7 of 75 large speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Minirig mk2 with subwoofer if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig mk2 with subwoofer | Minirig mk3 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $260 |
| Ranked | #7 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | Splash resistant |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (cable) | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3 lbs / 1.36 kg | 3.1 lbs / 1.42 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm) | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 74mm custom driver | 70mm custom driver |
| Output Power | 40W | 40W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 1ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
| Max Volume | - | 103dB |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig mk2 with subwoofer: $260 Discontinued
Pros: Very balanced sound
Cons: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces. Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 8.6" H (101.6 x 219mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 74mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (cable) |
| Weight | 3 lbs / 1.36 kg |
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Minirig mk3 with subwoofer: $260 Minirigs
Pros: Very balanced sound
Cons: Not stereo, app is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. Not easy to carry on the go, no handle and there’s 2 pieces. Calls itself splash resistant but has no official water rating. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 1ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 103dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.42 kg |
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