Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Soundcore Mini 3 is the better pick: it ranks #9 of 62 small speakers by sound quality (rated 4.1/5), against #10 (rated 4.0/5) for the Vifa City. If you want one new, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 at $35.39.
Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, start with the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Mini 3 at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Vifa City at IPX4 (splashing).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Mini 3 | Vifa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41 Discontinued | $139.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #9 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 62 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 | - |
| Maximum SPL | 87dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| 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) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Charging Time | 3-4 hours | - |
| Amplifier Power | 6W | 78W peak |
| Dimensions | 2.8” x 2.8” x 3.3” (71.1 x 71.1 x 83.8 mm) | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (strap) |
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