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Soundcore Boom 3i vs Xiaomi Sound Party

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 Sound Party About 1,200 g. 5,200 mAh battery capacity. Bluetooth 5.4 connection. About 26 hours per charge. PD charging. KSh 15,780In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Boom 3i if you want IP68 water resistance, a lighter build (about 825 g) and the Soundcore app. Choose the Xiaomi Sound Party if you want longer rated battery life (26 hours per charge), Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported and Bluetooth 5.4.

Weight

Soundcore Boom 3i: About 825 g
Xiaomi Sound Party: About 1,200 g

Connections

Soundcore Boom 3i: Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Xiaomi Sound Party: Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Battery life

Soundcore Boom 3i: Up to 16 hours per charge
Xiaomi Sound Party: About 26 hours per charge

Software

Soundcore Boom 3i: Works with the Soundcore app
Xiaomi Sound Party: No companion app

Audio

Soundcore Boom 3i: Floating playback
Xiaomi Sound Party: Harman AudioEFX

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Boom 3i

IP68 water and dust resistance.
Lighter: about 825 g.
Works with the Soundcore app for settings and updates.
Lower price: KSh 14,040 (KSh 1,740 less).

Xiaomi Sound Party

Rated for up to 26 hours per charge.
Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported.
Newer Bluetooth 5.4.

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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.
Floating playback.
IP68 water and dust resistance.
Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons.

Xiaomi Sound Party

About 1,200 g.
50 W rated output.
About 1.2 kg.
Bluetooth 5.4.
No companion app.
About 26 hours per charge.
Harman AudioEFX.
IP67 water and dust resistance.
Power, volume, play/pause and call, Bass Boost, Bluetooth and Connect buttons.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Brand	Soundcore	Xiaomi
Model	D5100010	65366
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	Black	Black with orange accents

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Dimensions	Approximately 210 × 85 × 78mm	255 × 92 × 92mm
Weight	Approximately 825g including shoulder strap	Approximately 1200g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Battery	—	7.3V, 5200mAh

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi	Not supported; Bluetooth audio	Not supported — no network connection
Wired Inputs	No AUX audio input	—
HDMI	Not supported	—
USB	USB-C charging connection	USB-C charging; reverse charging up to 15W at 5V/3A
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	TWS with another Boom 3i; PartyCast with compatible soundcore speakers; light synchronisation depends on model	TWS with two matching units; Party Connect up to 100
App Support	soundcore app for EQ, lights, Buzz Clean, recorded Voice Amplifier and firmware updates	Not supported — cannot be controlled through an app
Bluetooth Range	—	Up to 25m under suitable conditions
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	—	SBC; AAC, aptX, LDAC, LHDC and LC3 not supported

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Voice Assistant	No standalone voice-assistant system specified	Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control not supported
Lightshow	Side lighting with app and button controls; can be switched off	Optional 3D colourful rhythmic lighting
Party Features	PartyCast audio synchronisation; TWS stereo; additional compatible speakers separate	Party Connect and TWS
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 Android 8.1+ phones in BT input; hands-free calls; operation 0°C to 40°C

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Speaker Configuration	One woofer and one tweeter; floating design keeps drivers facing upward	One woofer and one tweeter
Drivers	1 × 9.3cm woofer and 1 × 1.6cm tweeter	35W woofer; 15W tweeter
Frequency Response	56Hz–20kHz	60Hz to 20kHz
Total Power Output	50W	50W rated
Audio Channels	Single speaker; stereo when paired with another Boom 3i through TWS	Single speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units
Sound Modes / EQ	BassUp 2.0; soundcore app equaliser adjustments	Bass Boost; Harman AudioEFX tuning
Audio Features	Floating playback; BassUp 2.0; app Voice Amplifier records a clip for playback	Harman AudioEFX
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	≥80dB

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	Up to 16h at 50% volume, default EQ, lights and BassUp off; actual use varies	Approximately 26h at 50% volume; lights and Bass Boost off
Charging Time	Approximately 4 hours with suitable 5V 3A adapter	Approximately 4h with 12V/2A charger
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C
Fast Charging	—	PD charging; 5V/3A, 9V/2A and 12V/2A input

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Soundcore Boom 3i	Xiaomi Sound Party
Controls	Power, Bluetooth, playback, volume, BassUp, lights and PartyCast buttons; app controls	Power, volume, play/pause and call, Bass Boost, Bluetooth and Connect buttons
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 dust and water protection; up to 1.5m immersion for 30min under test conditions; floats; saltwater corrosion-resistant coating	IP67; keep charging connection dry
Placement / Mounting	Portable horizontal placement; adjustable removable shoulder strap; floats with drivers facing upward	Portable placement; hidden carrying handle

What's in the Box

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

Similarities

Both charge over USB-C.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both are water resistant (IP68 and IP67).
Both recharge in about 4 hours.
Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Boom 3i for IP68 water and dust resistance and a lighter build; Xiaomi Sound Party offers longer rated battery life.

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