Short answer: the Minirig 4 with subwoofer, if you are buying new. The Vifa Helsinki ranks higher than it (#1 vs #5 of 115 large speakers, 4.8/5 vs 4.6/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Minirig 4 with subwoofer is still sold new at $290.
The Minirig 4 with subwoofer is the longer-running, tougher pick. A compact speaker and wireless subwoofer pair with some of the most balanced sound available, a long battery and deep, impactful bass. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 8 for the Vifa Helsinki. It is rated Splash resistant, while the Vifa Helsinki has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Vifa Helsinki lacks. The tradeoff: Not stereo, app is buggy.
Why pick the Vifa Helsinki: A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Minirig 4 with subwoofer lacks. Watch for: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
Buy the Minirig 4 with subwoofer if you want one new; the Vifa Helsinki is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A compact speaker and wireless subwoofer pair with some of the most balanced sound available, a long battery and deep, impactful bass.
A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 4 with subwoofer | Vifa Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $449.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #5 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Partially (shared woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | No |
| Weight | 3.2 lbs (1.44 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 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) | 6.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 48Hz |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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