Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Pocket, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #60 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99; the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) ranks #61, rated 2.2/5, and costs $69.95, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 62 small speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 ranks #1 at $35.39.
The case for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket: A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. Watch for: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
The Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) is the longer-running, lighter pick. An extremely light speaker that clips magnetically to a shirt, with a safety light for runners in low light. It is rated for 15 hours of battery against 10 for the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. At 0.1 lbs (39 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Pocket at 0.4 lbs (200 g). The catch: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Pocket. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Noxgear 0.1 lbs (39 g) and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Pocket | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.1 lbs (39 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) | 2.6” x 1.6” x 0.9” (66 x 41 x 23 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 100Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | - |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator | N52 neodymium |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (clip) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~300Hz |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
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