Short answer: the Onn Small Rugged Speaker, if you are buying new. The Monster Atomic Atom measures as well as it (#36 vs #35 of 63 small speakers, 3.1/5 vs 3.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Onn Small Rugged Speaker is still sold new at $14.88.
The Onn Small Rugged Speaker is the deeper-bass, tougher choice. A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. Its bass reaches about 66Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Monster Atomic Atom. It is rated IPX7 against IPX5 for the Monster Atomic Atom. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Monster Atomic Atom lacks. 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 Monster Atomic Atom is the lighter pick. A tiny speaker, with a handy magnetic clip and a hole for hanging. At 0.4 lbs (159 g) it weighs much less than the Onn Small Rugged Speaker at 0.6 lbs (286 g). Watch for: For the small class, lacking quite a bit of bass compared to the top ranked speakers.
Buy the Onn Small Rugged Speaker if you want one new; the Monster Atomic Atom is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onn Small Rugged Speaker | Monster Atomic Atom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.88 | $40 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #35 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #36 of 63 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 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (286 g) | 0.4 lbs (159 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Amplifier 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 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Onn Small Rugged Speaker: reviews by Williston Audio Labs, Tech, Life, And More and SpaztasticTV.
- Monster Atomic Atom: reviews by wwjoshdew.
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