Short answer: the Bose Soundlink Micro if sound quality matters most, the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if price matters most. The Bose Soundlink Micro ranks #20 of 62 small speakers, rated 3.5/5, at $99.99. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99, $79 cheaper.
The Xiaomi Sound Pocket is the longer-running, lighter option. A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. It is rated for 10 hours of battery against 6 for the Bose Soundlink Micro. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Bose Soundlink Micro at 0.6 lbs (289 g). It charges over USB-C rather than Micro USB. The tradeoff: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
The Bose Soundlink Micro is the better-sounding option. A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Pocket when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Bose Soundlink Micro when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel.
A rugged waterproof pocket speaker with a built in strap, party pairing, and low Bluetooth delay for video.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Pocket | Bose Soundlink Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $99.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 6 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.6 lbs (289 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.4” (98 x 98 x 35 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 5W |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator | 40mm with dual passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 66Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 50ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Bose Party mode) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
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