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Soundcore Boom 3i vs Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected Soundcore Boom 3i About 825 g. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Works with the Soundcore app. Up to 16 hours per charge. 50 W rated output. KSh 14,040In Stock Add to cart	02 Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker 660 g. 4,800 mAh battery capacity. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Up to 17 hours per charge. IP67 rating. KSh 11,200In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Boom 3i if you want IP68 water resistance. Choose the Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker if you want a lighter build (660 g) and a lower price (KSh 2,840 less).

Weight

Soundcore Boom 3i: About 825 g
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: 660 g

Battery life

Soundcore Boom 3i: Up to 16 hours per charge
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: Up to 17 hours per charge

Output power

Soundcore Boom 3i: 50 W rated output
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: 40W total

Software

Soundcore Boom 3i: Works with the Soundcore app
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: Mi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins

Water resistance

Soundcore Boom 3i: IP68 water and dust resistance
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: IP67 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Boom 3i

IP68 water and dust resistance.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

Lighter: 660 g.
Lower price: KSh 11,200 (KSh 2,840 less).

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Soundcore Boom 3i

About 825 g.
50 W rated output.
Bluetooth 5.3.
Works with the Soundcore app.
Up to 16 hours per charge.
IP68 water and dust resistance.
Floating playback.
Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

660 g.
40W total.
Bluetooth 5.3.
Mi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins.
Up to 17 hours per charge.
IP67 water and dust resistance.
Omnidirectional sound.
Power, volume, playback and pairing controls.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Brand	Soundcore	Xiaomi
Model	D5100010	57962
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	Black	Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Dimensions	Approximately 210 × 85 × 78mm	202 × 73 × 73mm
Weight	Approximately 825g including shoulder strap	660g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Battery	—	4800mAh typical

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi	Not supported; Bluetooth audio	—
Wired Inputs	No AUX audio input	—
HDMI	Not supported	—
USB	USB-C charging connection	USB-C charging port
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	TWS with another Boom 3i; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; light synchronisation depends on model	Stereo with two matching speakers; group playback with up to eight compatible Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker series devices
App Support	soundcore app for EQ, lights, Buzz Clean, recorded Voice Amplifier and firmware updates	Mi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins; sound and lighting settings; OTA updates; NFC pairing with supported HyperOS phones
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	—	LHDC music playback; LHDC 5.0 with supported HyperOS equipment

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Voice Assistant	No standalone voice-assistant system specified	—
Lightshow	Side lighting with app and button controls; can be switched off	RGB ambient lighting configurable in Xiaomi Home
Party Features	PartyCast audio synchronisation; TWS stereo; additional compatible speakers separate	Group playback with up to eight compatible speakers; adjustable lighting
Home Cinema Features	No HDMI or dedicated home-cinema system	—
Special Features	Buzz Clean vibration function; recorded Voice Amplifier; emergency alarm; two Bluetooth devices connected with one audio source active	NFC pairing with supported Xiaomi HyperOS phones; app sound and lighting adjustment

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker Configuration	One woofer and one tweeter; floating design keeps drivers facing upward	Two tweeters, one mid-low frequency driver and two passive radiators
Drivers	1 × 9.3cm woofer and 1 × 1.6cm tweeter	two high-frequency speakers, one mid-low frequency speaker and two passive radiators
Frequency Response	56Hz–20kHz	—
Total Power Output	50W	40W total; 10W × 2 tweeters and 20W woofer
Audio Channels	Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Boom 3i through TWS	—
Sound Modes / EQ	BassUp 2.0; soundcore app equaliser adjustments	Xiaomi Home sound-effect settings and custom equaliser
Audio Features	Floating playback; BassUp 2.0; app Voice Amplifier records a clip for playback	Omnidirectional sound; HARMAN AudioEFX; microphone for Bluetooth calls

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging
Battery Life	Up to 16h at 50% volume, default EQ, lights and BassUp off; actual use varies	Up to 17 hours at 50% volume with lights off in Xiaomi laboratory tests
Charging Time	Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter	—
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C; 5V 3A or 9V 2.5A input
Fast Charging	—	22.5W PD charging; compatible adapter required

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Controls	Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons; app controls	Power, volume, playback and pairing controls; NFC sensor area
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 dust and water protection; up to 1.5m immersion for 30min under test conditions; floats; saltwater corrosion-resistant coating	IP67
Placement / Mounting	Portable horizontal placement; adjustable removable shoulder strap; floats with drivers facing upward	Portable freestanding speaker
Materials	—	Woven mesh body; rubber base

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Speaker / Soundbar	Soundcore Boom 3i	One speaker
Subwoofer	No separate subwoofer supplied	Not included
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	—
Power Cable	USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included	—
Audio / HDMI Cable	No AUX or HDMI cable supplied	—
Mounting Accessories	Adjustable shoulder strap	—
Documentation	Quick Start Guide	User manual
Other Accessories	—	Lanyard

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both are water resistant (IP68 and IP67).
Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker is the lighter option to carry and costs less; Soundcore Boom 3i trades extra weight and cost for IP68 water and dust resistance.

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