Short answer: the Soundcore Select 4 Go. It ranks #25 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $22.99; the Hopestar H54 ranks #52, rated 2.6/5, and costs $59.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Soundcore Select 4 Go is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A very inexpensive waterproof mini speaker with a strap, a long battery, app EQ, and stereo pairing. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 5 for the Hopestar H54. At 0.6 lbs (265 g) it weighs much less than the Hopestar H54 at 1.1 lbs (500 g). It has an adjustable EQ, which the Hopestar H54 lacks. The tradeoff: Not as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
What the Hopestar H54 does well: A compact waterproof speaker with microSD playback, an aux input, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Soundcore Select 4 Go lacks. The tradeoff: Bright treble, not much bass, harsh mids.
Buy the Soundcore Select 4 Go. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Hopestar H54 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select 4 Go | Hopestar H54 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #25 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (265 g) | 1.1 lbs (500 g) |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 15kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 4.8” x 3.3” x 1.9” (121 x 83 x 48.5 mm) | 5.5” x 4.7” x 2.8” (140 x 120 x 70 mm) |
| Charging Time | 4 hours | - |
| Drivers | 1.75” (44mm) full range | 52mm |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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