Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i for better sound quality, the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro for the lower price. The Soundcore Boom Go 3i ranks #2 of 47 small speakers at $79.99. The Soundcore Mini 3 Pro ranks #8 at $30, $49.99 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Boom Go 3i offers: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). Watch for: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
On the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro side: Lights on top. Set against that: Rolled off highs.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Soundcore Boom Go 3i is rated for 24 hours versus 15 hours for the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Soundcore Mini 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $30 |
| Ranked | #2 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g | 0.5 lbs / 249 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Output Power | 15W | 6W |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.6" (71.1 x 71.1 x 91.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 52mm full-range driver |
| Max Volume | 92dB | 87dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom Go 3i: $79.99 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). ~24 hour battery life. RGB light strip syncs to the music. USB-C port doubles as a power bank for charging your phone.
Cons: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic. Bass knocks a little bit. Peak at 10khz
Setup: Try out Oluv’s EQ which slightly improves the sound
Full Soundcore Boom Go 3i review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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Soundcore Mini 3 Pro: $30 Amazon
Pros: Lights on top. Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
Cons: Rolled off highs. Real-world battery life falls well short of the 15-hour claim at higher volumes. Buttons are hard to see (black print on black housing) and it won’t multipoint to two phones at once.
Full Soundcore Mini 3 Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.6" (71.1 x 71.1 x 91.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 6W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 249 g |
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