Short answer: the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer for the higher ranking, the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer for the lower price. The Minirig mk4 with subwoofer ranks #5 of 75 large speakers at $290. The Minirig mk3 with subwoofer ranks #6 at $260, $30 cheaper.
What the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer gets right: Very balanced sound. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
On the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer side: Finally USB-C charging. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
Buy the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Minirig mk4 with subwoofer if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig mk3 with subwoofer | Minirig mk4 with subwoofer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 | $290 |
| Ranked | #6 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #5 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 60ms |
| Max Volume | 103dB | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.42 kg | 3.2 lbs / 1.44 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | 50W |
The Two Speakers In Full
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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Minirig mk4 with subwoofer: $290 Minirigs
Pros: Very balanced sound. Finally USB-C charging
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 | 0ms |
| 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 |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs / 1.44 kg |
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