Short answer: the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer. It ranks #6 of 75 large speakers at $260; the Vifa Oslo ranks #8 and costs $550, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer side: Very balanced sound. The catch: Not stereo, app is buggy.
The case for the Vifa Oslo: Extreme treble details with decent bass. The tradeoff: Dip at 270hz.
Buy the Minirig mk3 with subwoofer if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Vifa Oslo if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig mk3 with subwoofer | Vifa Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260 | $550 |
| Ranked | #6 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 1ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Max Volume | 103dB | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.42 kg | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) | 10.6" x 7.1" x 3.5" (268 x 181 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
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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Vifa Oslo: $550 Amazon
Pros: Extreme treble details with decent bass. Full, natural, accurate sound at higher volumes. Rich, full bass from opposing 65mm woofers. Premium Kvadrat wool fabric with aluminum handle. 10 hour battery life.
Cons: Dip at 270hz. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, I’d highly recommend getting one of those instead if you specifically want a Vifa. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price.
| App | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10.6" x 7.1" x 3.5" (268 x 181 x 90 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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