Short answer: the Ultimate Ears Miniroll. It ranks #12 of 62 small speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $49.99. The Xiaomi Sound Pocket ranks #60, rated 2.3/5, at $20.99, $29 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Xiaomi Sound Pocket is the lighter option. A truly pocketable, very cheap waterproof speaker with USB-C charging and stereo pairing, fine for hotel rooms and travel. At 0.4 lbs (200 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Ultimate Ears Miniroll at 0.6 lbs (279 g). The catch: Its 5W driver has little real bass, and vocals can become harsh as volume rises beyond roughly 80%.
The Ultimate Ears Miniroll is the better-sounding option. A waterproof strap on mini speaker with clear mids and highs, a warm balance, and a long battery for its size. The tradeoff: Bass does not reach as deep as the best-rated speakers.
Buy the Ultimate Ears Miniroll. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $29 with the Xiaomi Sound Pocket does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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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 waterproof strap on mini speaker with clear mids and highs, a warm balance, and a long battery for its size.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Xiaomi Sound Pocket | Ultimate Ears Miniroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #60 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Capacity | 1000mAh | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs (200 g) | 0.6 lbs (279 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 3.6” x 2.9” x 1.7” (90.8 x 74.4 x 42.6 mm) | 4.8” x 4.1” x 1.9” (122.7 x 105 x 48.1 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 | USB-C |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 5W | 3W RMS |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + passive radiator | 45.6mm active with passive radiator |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC |
| Strap | Yes (lanyard) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| EQ | - | No |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyUp/Auracast, Miniroll-only) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2.3 hours |
| Maximum SPL | - | 83dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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