Short answer: the Monster Atomic Atom. It ranks #29 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $40; the Noxgear 39g ranks #46 and costs $59.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Monster Atomic Atom offers: Very small, one of the smallest in the small class and good performance based on the size and weight. Watch for: For the small class, lacking quite a bit of bass compared to the top ranked speakers
What the Noxgear 39g offers: Magnetic clip attaches through a shirt/jacket without pins. Watch for: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the Monster Atomic Atom. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Noxgear 39g and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Noxgear 39g. It ranks near the bottom of the 47 small speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Noxgear 39g is rated for 15 hours versus 9 hours for the Monster Atomic Atom.
Specifications Side By Side
| Monster Atomic Atom | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 Discontinued | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #29 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode, up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 159 g | 0.1 lbs / 39 g |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Drivers | 33mm | N52 neodymium |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | 3 hours |
| Output Power | 3W | Specs not published |
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 1.9" x 1.3" (65 x 47.8 x 32 mm) | Dimensions not specified in search |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Monster Atomic Atom: $40 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Very small, one of the smallest in the small class and good performance based on the size and weight. Nice magnetic clip with hole for hanging
Cons: For the small class, lacking quite a bit of bass compared to the top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Monster Atomic Atom review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 90Hz |
| Battery Life | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 1.9" x 1.3" (65 x 47.8 x 32 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 33mm |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Output Power | 3W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 159 g |
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Noxgear 39g: $59.95 Amazon
Pros: Magnetic clip attaches through a shirt/jacket without pins. Blue safety light for visibility when running in low light. It’s only 39g of weight. ~15 hour battery life.
Cons: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker. It’s a huge compromise in sound for the small weight.
Full Noxgear 39g review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | Dimensions not specified in search |
| Drivers | N52 neodymium |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | Specs not published |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs / 39 g |
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