Short answer: the Soundcore Mini 3. It ranks #9 of 46 small speakers at $41; the Vifa City ranks #10 and costs $106, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Mini 3: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. The tradeoff: Rolled off highs.
What the Vifa City gets right: Quite detailed. The catch: Dip at 1200hz.
Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Vifa City if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini 3 | Vifa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41 | $106 |
| Ranked | #9 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms | - |
| Max Volume | 87dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 249 g | 0.7 lbs / 300 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3-4 hours | - |
| Output Power | 6W | 78W peak |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.3" | 4.13" diameter x 1.54" H (105 x 39 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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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Vifa City: $106 Amazon
Pros: Quite detailed. Balanced, controlled sound with clear vocals even at low volume rather than a bass-forward ‘boombox’ voicing. Two units can pair for a stereo pair.
Cons: Dip at 1200hz. Doesn’t boost bass at low levels. Not that deep of bass. Only IPX4.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.13" diameter x 1.54" H (105 x 39 mm) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Output Power | 78W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 300 g |
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