Short answer: the Soundcore Mini. It ranks #13 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $29.99. The Onn Small Rugged Speaker ranks #35, rated 3.1/5, at $14.88, $15.11 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Onn Small Rugged Speaker is the tougher choice. A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. It is rated IPX7, while the Soundcore Mini has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Party Sync Mode), which the Soundcore Mini cannot. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The catch: Its 1.5-inch driver cannot create meaningful deep bass (about 66Hz at -10dB) or the clarity and scale of better small speakers.
The Soundcore Mini is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A palm sized budget speaker with a 15 hour battery, an FM radio and microSD playback. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Onn Small Rugged Speaker at 0.6 lbs (286 g). Watch for: Bass does not reach as deep as higher-ranked speakers.
Buy the Soundcore Mini. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $15.11 with the Onn Small Rugged Speaker does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic.
A palm sized budget speaker with a 15 hour battery, an FM radio and microSD playback.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Soundcore Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.88 | $29.99 |
| Ranked | #35 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (286 g) | 0.4 lbs (200 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Amplifier Power | 3-5W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 4.7” x 2.3” x 2.6” (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) | 3.7” x 3.6” x 3.6” (94 x 92 x 91 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5” (38mm) full-range driver | 1x 2” (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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