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Speaker comparison

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go vs Xiaomi Sound Pocket

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go Works with the Soundcore app. Up to 20 hours per charge. Uses USB-C for charging. 5 W rated output. Revision-dependent Bluetooth. KSh 3,240In Stock Choose options	02 Xiaomi Sound Pocket 1,000 mAh battery capacity. Bluetooth 5.4 connection. About 10 hours per charge. 5 W rated output. IP67 water and dust resistance. KSh 2,660In Stock Choose options

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go if you want longer rated battery life (20 hours per charge). Choose the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if you want faster recharging (3 hours).

Battery life

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go: Up to 20 hours per charge
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: About 10 hours per charge

Connections

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go: Revision-dependent Bluetooth
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: Bluetooth 5.4

Audio

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go: Portable music playback
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: Dynamic bass handling

Controls

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go: Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls

Charging time

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go: Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 1.5A adapter
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: Approximately 3h with 5V/1A input

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go

Rated for up to 20 hours per charge.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

Recharges faster: 3 hours.

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Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go

5 W rated output.
Up to 20 hours per charge.
Revision-dependent Bluetooth.
Portable music playback.
Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls.
Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 1.5A adapter.
IP67 dust and water protection.
USB-C charging input.
Portable placement, integrated carrying strap.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

5 W rated output.
About 10 hours per charge.
Bluetooth 5.4.
Dynamic bass handling.
Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls.
Approximately 3h with 5V/1A input.
IP67, dry charging required.
Charging connection, 5V/1A input.
Horizontal or vertical portable placement.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Brand	Soundcore	Xiaomi
Model	A31X1111; A31X1113; A31X1163; A31X1131; A31X1132; A31X1121; A31X11B3; A31X11B1	70871 / 70873
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	Black; Green; Blue; White; Black/Gold	Blue Gray / Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Dimensions	—	90.8 × 74.4 × 42.6mm
Weight	—	Approximately 200g ±10g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Battery	—	3.7V, 1000mAh

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Bluetooth	Revision-dependent Bluetooth; earlier official FAQ lists 5.4 and supplier upgraded rows specify 6.0	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Range	Up to 30m under suitable conditions; surroundings affect range	Up to 25m under suitable conditions
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	Earlier official FAQ lists SBC and MPEG-2 AAC LC; confirm supplied revision	A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2; HFP 1.8
Wi-Fi	No Wi-Fi audio feature specified	—
Wired Inputs	No AUX audio input	—
HDMI	No HDMI input	—
USB	USB-C charging input; no memory-card playback or device-charging output	Charging connection; 5V/1A input
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	No built-in microphone or external microphone/guitar input	—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	TWS with two matching hardware revisions; earlier and upgraded Select 4 Go cannot pair together	TWS with two matching Sound Pocket speakers
App Support	soundcore app for iOS and Android; EQ, firmware and settings	—

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Voice Assistant	No standalone voice-assistant system specified	—
Lightshow	No decorative light-show feature specified	—
Party Features	TWS with two matching hardware revisions	—
Home Cinema Features	No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system	—
Special Features	App equaliser and settings; automatic power-off; floating design	Hands-free calls; carrying loop; operation 0°C to 40°C

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker Configuration	One full-range driver and one passive radiator	One speaker unit
Drivers	5W full-range driver; passive radiator	—
Total Power Output	5W	5W rated
Audio Channels	Mono from one speaker; left/right stereo with two same-version speakers	Single speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units
Sound Modes / EQ	Balanced mode; custom equaliser in soundcore app	Automatic equalisation and smart volume balancing
Audio Features	Portable music playback; no built-in microphone or phone-call handling	Dynamic bass handling
Frequency Response	—	100Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	≥70dB

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	Up to 20h at 40% volume in Balanced EQ; actual use varies	Approximately 10h at 40% volume; actual runtime varies
Charging Time	Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 1.5A adapter	Approximately 3h with 5V/1A input
Charging Port	USB-C	—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Controls	Power, Bluetooth, playback and volume controls; app settings	Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls; long-press Bluetooth three seconds for TWS
Water & Dust Resistance	IP67 dust and water protection; floating design; close protective cover before water exposure	IP67; dry charging required
Placement / Mounting	Portable placement; integrated carrying strap	Horizontal or vertical portable placement
Materials	—	Rubber carrying loop

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker / Soundbar	One Soundcore Select 4 Go	One Xiaomi Sound Pocket in selected colour
Subwoofer	No separate subwoofer supplied	—
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	—
Power Cable	30cm USB-A to USB-C cable; wall charger sold separately	Charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	No AUX or HDMI cable supplied	—
Documentation	Quick Start Guide	User manual

Similarities

Both are rated at 5 W.
Both are rated IP67.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Anker Soundcore Select 4 for longer rated battery life; Xiaomi Sound Pocket offers faster recharging.

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