Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It ranks #1 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $35.39. The Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #38, rated 3.0/5, at $19.98, $15.41 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack. Its bass reaches about 65Hz before falling 10dB, against 95Hz for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 6.5 for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dayton Audio Boost Mini lacks. Watch for: Finicky phone charging, which doesn’t usually work.
The Dayton Audio Boost Mini is the lighter choice. A tiny, very cheap waterproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback, stereo pairing, and USB-C charging. At 0.4 lbs (185 g) it weighs much less than the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 at 0.7 lbs (317 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 lacks. Watch for: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $15.41 with the Dayton Audio Boost Mini does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.39 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #38 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 65Hz | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 265ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (317 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | Specs not clearly published |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver | 1.75” (44mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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