Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro for better sound quality, the Onn Small Rugged Speaker for the lower price. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Onn Small Rugged Speaker ranks #35, rated 3.1/5, at $14.88, $85.11 cheaper.
The Onn Small Rugged Speaker is the longer-running option. A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose Soundlink Micro lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Its 1.5-inch driver cannot create meaningful deep bass (about 66Hz at -10dB) or the clarity and scale of better small speakers.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the better-sounding choice. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
Buy the Onn Small Rugged Speaker if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic.
A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Bose Soundlink Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.88 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #35 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 66Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| 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) | 0.6 lbs (289 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) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5” (38mm) full-range driver | 40mm with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 50ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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