Short answer: the Tronsmart Element Force for better sound quality, the Xiaomi Mi Portable for the lower price. The Tronsmart Element Force ranks #47 of 135 medium speakers at $66. The Xiaomi Mi Portable ranks #58 at $55, $11 cheaper.
What the Tronsmart Element Force offers: Great value with high-end features for the price: IPX7 rated, USB-C charging, microSD support. Watch for: Not as deep of bass as others.
What the Xiaomi Mi Portable offers: Good battery life for a 16W speaker - around 12 hours at moderate volume. Watch for: A bit of a sharp treble
Buy the Tronsmart Element Force if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xiaomi Mi Portable if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Tronsmart Element Force | Xiaomi Mi Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $66 Discontinued | $55 |
| Ranked | #47 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #58 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 98dB | - |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 0.771 kg | 0.8 lbs / 373 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 2.5" x 3.2" (205 x 64 x 82 mm) | 8.4" x 2.9" x 2.9" (213 x 74 x 74 mm) |
| Output Power | 40W | 16W |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 modes: 3D stereo, extra bass, standard vocal) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| App | No | - |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 57mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Power Input | - | USB-C (5V/1A) |
| TWS | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Tronsmart Element Force: $66 Discontinued
Pros: Great value with high-end features for the price: IPX7 rated, USB-C charging, microSD support. Compact and light (1.7 lb) with ~15 hour battery life.
Cons: Not as deep of bass as others. Weird 3d processing. Discontinued.
Full Tronsmart Element Force review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.1" x 2.5" x 3.2" (205 x 64 x 82 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm (2") full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (3 modes: 3D stereo, extra bass, standard vocal) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 98dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 lbs / 0.771 kg |
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Xiaomi Mi Portable: $55 Amazon
Pros: Good battery life for a 16W speaker - around 12 hours at moderate volume. USB-C charging, stereo pairing support.
Cons: A bit of a sharp treble
Full Xiaomi Mi Portable review and specifications →
| Aux Input | Yes (3.5mm) |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 13 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.4" x 2.9" x 2.9" (213 x 74 x 74 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 16W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/1A) |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 373 g |
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