Minirig mk3 with subwoofer vs Vifa Oslo

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Short answer: the Minirig 3 with subwoofer on price, the Vifa Oslo on treble detail. The Minirig is very balanced and costs $289 less, though it is not stereo and the app is buggy. The Oslo delivers extreme treble detail with decent bass, but a dip at 270Hz colors its response.

Minirig 3 with subwoofer vs Vifa Oslo

Buy the Minirig 3 with subwoofer only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, which replaces the Minirig 3 with subwoofer.

If battery life is a priority, the Minirig 3 with subwoofer is rated for 30 hours versus 8 hours for the Vifa Oslo.

There is a real gap in water resistance: the Minirig 3 with subwoofer at Splash resistant (splashing) against the Vifa Oslo, which has no water resistance.

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Specifications Side By Side

Minirig 3 with subwoofer Vifa Oslo
Price$260 Discontinued$549.00 Discontinued
Ranked#6 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#8 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesNo (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only)
Aux InputYesYes
Aux Latency1ms-
Bass Extension (-10dB)47Hz50Hz
Battery Life30 hours (Manufacturer specified)8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
EQYesNo
IP RatingSplash resistantNone
Bluetooth Latency60ms-
Maximum SPL103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)-
Power BankNoNo
Power InputProprietary USB cableAC Power brick
StereoNoPartially (1 woofer)
OmnidirectionalPointing upNo
TWSYes (Bluetooth or cable)No
Weight3.1 lbs (1.42 kg)5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBCaptX, SBC
Built-in MicrophoneYesYes
Party ModeNoNo
Bluetooth Version5.04.1
Dimensions4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height)10.6” x 7.1” x 3.5” (268 x 181 x 90 mm)
Drivers70mm custom driver2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators
Frequency Response60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified)55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Amplifier Power40W50W
Digital Aux InputNoNo

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