Short answer: the Klipsch Austin, if you are buying new. The Vifa City ranks higher than it (#10 vs #15 of 62 small speakers, 4.0/5 vs 3.7/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Klipsch Austin is still sold new at $54.95.
The Vifa City is the lighter choice. A small, stylish speaker with detailed, balanced sound and clear vocals even at low volume, and stereo pairing. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Klipsch Austin at 0.9 lbs (397 g). The catch: Dip at 1200Hz.
The Klipsch Austin is the tougher pick. A rugged waterproof mini speaker with dual passive radiators, a metal grille, and stereo pairing with a second unit. It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Vifa City. It links with other speakers (Broadcast Mode), which the Vifa City cannot. The catch: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Klipsch Austin, since the Vifa City is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Vifa City | Klipsch Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 Discontinued | $54.95 |
| Ranked | #10 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 73Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 0.9 lbs (397 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Frequency Response | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer | 1.5” (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 4.1” x 1.5” (105 x 39 mm) (diameter x height) | 4.3” x 4.3” x 1.7” (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 78W peak | 10W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Maximum SPL | - | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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