Short answer: the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro. It ranks #8 of 46 small speakers at $30; the Soundcore Mini 3 ranks #9 and costs $41, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Soundcore Mini 3 side: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. Set against that: Rolled off highs.
The case for the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro: Lights on top. The catch: Real-world battery life falls well short of the 15-hour claim at higher volumes.
Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 Pro if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini 3 | Soundcore Mini 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41 | $30 |
| Ranked | #9 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #8 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms | - |
| Max Volume | 87dB | 87dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 249 g | 0.5 lbs / 249 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3-4 hours | - |
| Output Power | 6W | 6W |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.3" | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.6" |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 52mm full-range driver |
The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Mini 3: $41 Amazon
Pros: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
Cons: Rolled off highs
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3-4 hours |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.3" |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| 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 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.
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.6" |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| 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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