Short answer: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer for better sound quality, the Soundcore Boom 2 for the lower price. The Minirig 3 with subwoofer ranks higher than the Soundcore Boom 2 (#6 vs #10 of 120 large speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, is rated 4.6/5 at $290; the Soundcore Boom 2 is rated 4.5/5 at $99.99, $190.01 cheaper.
The case for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer: A compact speaker and subwoofer pair with very balanced sound and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Boom 2 lacks. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The Soundcore Boom 2 is the tougher option. A light, waterproof large speaker with deep bass for its size, a 24 hour battery and fun lighting. It is rated IPX7 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 3 with subwoofer. It links with other speakers (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers), which the Minirig 3 with subwoofer cannot. The catch: Only a single midrange driver, so you only get stereo for the tweeters.
Buy the Soundcore Boom 2 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, the replacement for the discontinued Minirig 3 with subwoofer, is rated higher but costs $290.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 with subwoofer | Soundcore Boom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 Discontinued | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 125ms |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 105dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg) | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | 11.7” x 7.3” x 4” (297 x 185 x 102 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 120mm x 90mm woofer, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 80W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Strap | - | No |
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