Short answer: the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It ranks #28 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $15; the Monster Atomic Atom ranks #29 and costs $40, 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 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
Buy the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Monster Atomic Atom and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Monster Atomic Atom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $40 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #28 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #29 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 66Hz | 90Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 9 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Sync Mode) | Yes (Broadcast Mode, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 286 g | 0.4 lbs / 159 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Output Power | 3-5W | 3W |
| Dimensions | 4.7" x 2.3" x 2.6" (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) | 2.6" x 1.9" x 1.3" (65 x 47.8 x 32 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver | 33mm |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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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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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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