Short answer: the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It ranks #28 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $15; the Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #30 and costs $19.98, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Onn Small Rugged Speaker offers: Amazing value for the money. Watch for: Bass isn’t quite as deep as the top ranked models.
What the Dayton Audio Boost Mini offers: Quite light for the performance Watch for: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Dayton Audio Boost Mini and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #28 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 286 g | 0.4 lbs / 185 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Output Power | 3-5W | Specs not clearly published |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 2.3" x 2.6" (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) | 3.9" x 3.9" x 1.8" (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver | 1.75" (44mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Onn Small Rugged Speaker: $15 Walmart
Pros: Amazing value for the money.
Cons: Bass isn’t quite as deep as the top ranked models. Lacking clarity compared to other models
Full Onn Small Rugged Speaker review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 2.3" x 2.6" (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 3-5W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 286 g |
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Dayton Audio Boost Mini: $19.98 Amazon
Pros: Quite light for the performance
Cons: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off. Same hardware as the Boat Stone 190/193 and Monster Bluetooth Speaker
Full Dayton Audio Boost Mini review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 3.9" x 1.8" (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | Specs not clearly published |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 185 g |
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