These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #46 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $49.99; the Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $99.99.
The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor is the longer-running choice. An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the lighter pick. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video. At 0.6 lbs (289 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor at 1.3 lbs (597 g).
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor at $49.99 if you want a medium speaker. Buy the Bose Soundlink Micro at $99.99 if you want a small speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | Bose Soundlink Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 0.6 lbs (289 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 40mm with dual passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 66Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 50ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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