Short answer: the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select 4 Go for the lower price. The Soundcore Mini 3 Pro ranks #8 of 47 small speakers at $30. The Soundcore Select 4 Go ranks #23 at $19.39, $10.61 cheaper.
What the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro gets right: Lights on top. Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. Watch for: Rolled off highs. Real-world battery life falls well short of the 15-hour claim at higher volumes.
The case for the Soundcore Select 4 Go: Quite inexpensive for what you get. The tradeoff: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients.
Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini 3 Pro | Soundcore Select 4 Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $19.39 |
| Ranked | #8 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #23 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 249 g | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Output Power | 6W | 5W |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.6" (71.1 x 71.1 x 91.4 mm) | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| Max Volume | 87dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 4 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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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Soundcore Select 4 Go: $19.39 Aliexpress Amazon Bhphotovideo
Pros: Quite inexpensive for what you get
Cons: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. Doesn’t get very loud before sound quality drops; some sibilance on snare/stick transients. No built-in mic; playback is mono unless you buy a second unit.
Full Soundcore Select 4 Go review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 4 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9" (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.75" (44mm) full range |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 265 g |
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