Short answer: the Minirig 4 for better sound quality, the Soundcore 2 for the lower price. The Minirig 4 ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The Soundcore 2 ranks #105, rated 3.0/5, at $29.98, $199.97 cheaper.
The Soundcore 2 is the lighter, tougher pick. A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit. At 0.7 lbs (318 g) it weighs much less than the Minirig 4 at 1.2 lbs (550 g). It is rated IPX7 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Minirig 4. Watch for: Bass is specified only down to 70Hz, so the low end is limited.
The Minirig 4 is the better-sounding choice. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Soundcore 2 lacks. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Soundcore 2 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Minirig 4 when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A cheap, light waterproof stereo speaker with a long rated battery, an aux input and pairing with a second unit.
A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore 2 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.98 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #105 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (318 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 38mm fullrange | 70mm custom driver |
| Dimensions | 6.6” x 1.9” x 2.2” (168 x 47 x 56 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 12W | 50W |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | Splash resistant |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
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