Short answer: the Tribit PocketGo. It ranks #32 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $22.99; the Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #38, rated 3.0/5, at $19.98. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
The Tribit PocketGo is the longer-running option. A very cheap pocket speaker with a long battery, app EQ, and a loop so it can stand, hang, or lie flat. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 6.5 for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Dayton Audio Boost Mini lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dayton Audio Boost Mini lacks. The catch: Battery life isn’t the biggest for this speaker class. JBL Go 5 has better build quality plus lightshow, Auracast, and AirTouch.
The case for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini: A tiny, very cheap waterproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback, stereo pairing, and USB-C charging. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit PocketGo lacks. Watch for: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Tribit PocketGo. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $3.01 saving on the Dayton Audio Boost Mini is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit PocketGo | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.99 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #32 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 7W | Specs not clearly published |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 1x 45mm full-range driver | 1.75” (44mm) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs (220 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.3” x 3.2” x 1.7” (108 x 81 x 42 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Tribit app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (6 presets + custom) | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 95Hz |
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