Short answer: the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini, if you are buying new. The Soundcore Mini 3 Pro ranks higher than it (#8 vs #51 of 62 small speakers, 4.1/5 vs 2.6/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini is still sold new at $21.99.
Buy the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini, since the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
Battery life favors the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro: rated for 15 hours against 10 hours for the Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini 3 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Portable Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 Discontinued | $21.99 |
| Ranked | #8 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #51 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| 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) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 6W | 4W |
| Dimensions | 2.8” x 2.8” x 3.6” (71.1 x 71.1 x 91.4 mm) | 3.4” x 3.4” x 1.8” (86 x 86 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 2x drivers (rare-earth magnet, long-fibre diaphragm) + passive radiator |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 2000mAh |
| Frequency Response | - | 200Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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