Short answer: the Klipsch Austin for better sound quality, the Onn Small Rugged Speaker for the lower price. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $54.95. The Onn Small Rugged Speaker ranks #35, rated 3.1/5, at $14.88, $40.07 cheaper.
The Onn Small Rugged Speaker is the lighter choice. A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. At 0.6 lbs (286 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Klipsch Austin at 0.9 lbs (397 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Klipsch Austin lacks. 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 Klipsch Austin is the better-sounding pick. A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit. Watch for: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Onn Small Rugged Speaker when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Klipsch Austin when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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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 mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Klipsch Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.88 | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #35 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (286 g) | 0.9 lbs (397 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Amplifier Power | 3-5W | 10W RMS |
| Dimensions | 4.7” x 2.3” x 2.6” (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5” (38mm) full-range driver | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Maximum SPL | - | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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