Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It ranks #6 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $56.76. The Dayton Audio Boost Mini ranks #38, rated 3.0/5, at $19.98, $36.78 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A tough strap on mini speaker with full waterproofing, a 24 hour battery and a power bank output. Its bass reaches about 62Hz before falling 10dB, against 95Hz for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 6.5 for the Dayton Audio Boost Mini. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Dayton Audio Boost Mini lacks. The catch: Bass is thuddy and distorted by default and needs EQ.
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 3 at 0.7 lbs (330 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3 lacks. The catch: Not much bass, mids slightly boosted, highs a little rolled off.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Micro 3. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $36.78 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 3 | Dayton Audio Boost Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $56.76 | $19.98 |
| Ranked | #6 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) | 62Hz | 95Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6.5 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (9 Band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (330 g) | 0.4 lbs (185 g) |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 13W | Specs not clearly published |
| Dimensions | 4.4” x 4.2” x 1.8” (112 x 107.9 x 45 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.8” (99.8 x 99.8 x 45 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm NdFeB driver with coaxial passive radiators | 1.75” (44mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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