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.
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 3 with subwoofer. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Vifa Oslo and costs less, so the other one has nothing left to offer.
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 | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #6 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 78 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 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| 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" 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) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 80mm woofers + passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig 3 with subwoofer: $260 Minirigs eBay
Pros: Very balanced sound. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-10dB).
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
Full Minirig 3 with subwoofer review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 40W |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| 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: $549.00 Amazon eBay
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. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Dip at 270Hz. The Vifa Helsinki is cheaper and generally has a more neutral frequency response, so it is the better buy if you specifically want a Vifa. This one is hard to recommend generally these days: the Uboom L has 95% of the sound quality with more features and a much cheaper price.
Full Vifa Oslo review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 50W |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| 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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| 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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