Short answer: the Minirig 4. It ranks #7 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $229.95. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #20, rated 4.1/5, at $149.99, $79.96 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the tougher choice. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. It is rated IP67 against Splash resistant for the Minirig 4. The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
The Minirig 4 is the louder, lighter pick. A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 106dB at full volume, against 102dB for the Xiaomi Sound Party. At 1.2 lbs (550 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. Watch for: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Minirig 4. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $79.96 saving on the Xiaomi Sound Party is not enough to make up the difference.
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A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle.
A small, long lasting speaker that gets loud and can add a matching subwoofer, with a 30 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Party | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #20 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Splash resistant |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 50W |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) | USB-C |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 60ms |
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