Short answer: the Tronsmart Trip 2. It ranks #26 of 63 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $19.99. The Onn Small Rugged Speaker ranks #35, rated 3.1/5, at $14.88, $5.11 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Tronsmart Trip 2 is the longer-running choice. A cheap, pocketable waterproof speaker with a long battery, a lanyard, app EQ, and microSD playback. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 10 for the Onn Small Rugged Speaker. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Onn Small Rugged Speaker lacks. The catch: Beautiful Zar DJ found the JBL Go 4 warmer with weightier bass, while the Trip 2’s bass is dry and thin, and some listeners found its treble exaggerated.
Why pick the Onn Small Rugged Speaker: A very cheap, tough waterproof mini speaker with USB-C charging, an aux input, and a speakerphone mic. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Tronsmart Trip 2 lacks. The catch: Its 1.5-inch driver cannot create meaningful deep bass (about 66Hz at -10dB) or the clarity and scale of better small speakers.
Buy the Tronsmart Trip 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $5.11 you would save on the Onn Small Rugged Speaker does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tronsmart Trip 2 | Onn Small Rugged Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $14.88 |
| Ranked | #26 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #35 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 3-5W |
| App | Yes (Tronsmart) | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours at 50% volume (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 3.1”H x 7.1”W x 1.6”D (80 x 180 x 41 mm) | 4.7” x 2.3” x 2.6” (119.9 x 57.9 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 42mm full-range driver + 2x passive radiators | 1.5” (38mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes (app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | - |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (0.34 kg) | 0.6 lbs (286 g) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 66Hz |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Sync Mode) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Tronsmart Trip 2: reviews by Jagist, TechMishka and Kervin Ultra Bass.
- Onn Small Rugged Speaker: reviews by Williston Audio Labs, Tech, Life, And More and SpaztasticTV.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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