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Soundcore Select 3 vs Xiaomi Sound Pocket

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • About 576 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.0 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • 16 W rated output.
KSh 8,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Sound Pocket

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
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Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W)KSh 5,390
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker MiniKSh 5,600
Anker Soundcore Select 4 GoKSh 3,240
Mi Smart SpeakerKSh 8,570

Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker if you want a higher 16 W rated output and longer rated battery life (20 hours per charge). Choose the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if you want IP67 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (about 200 g).

Connections

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Bluetooth 5.0 connection
Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Battery life

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Up to 20 hours per charge
Xiaomi Sound Pocket
About 10 hours per charge

Portability

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
About 576 g
Xiaomi Sound Pocket
About 200 g

Output power

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
16 W rated output
Xiaomi Sound Pocket
5 W rated output

Audio

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
BassUp Technology
Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Dynamic bass handling

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • Higher rated output: 16 W.
  • Rated for up to 20 hours per charge.
  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Lighter: about 200 g.
  • Power source: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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Soundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

  • About 576 g.
  • 16 W rated output.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Up to 20 hours per charge.
  • BassUp Technology.
  • IPX7 water and dust resistance.
  • Detachable Carry Handle.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

  • About 200 g.
  • 5 W rated output.
  • Bluetooth 5.4.
  • About 10 hours per charge.
  • Dynamic bass handling.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Horizontal or vertical portable placement.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
BrandSoundcoreXiaomi
ModelSelect 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker70871 / 70873
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerPortable Bluetooth Speaker
Color—Blue Gray / Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
WeightApprox. 576g (1.27 lbs)Approximately 200g ±10g
Dimensions—90.8 × 74.4 × 42.6mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Battery—3.7V, 1000mAh

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speaker—
HDMIPortable speaker design—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar input—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingPartyCast (Link 100+ speakers)TWS with two matching Sound Pocket speakers
App SupportSoundcore App (Customizable EQ)—
Bluetooth Range—Up to 25m under suitable conditions
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2; HFP 1.8
USB—Charging connection; 5V/1A input

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistant—
LightshowNo party lightshow—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speaker—
Special Features—Hands-free calls; carrying loop; operation 0°C to 40°C

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker ConfigurationDual Drivers + Passive RadiatorOne speaker unit
DriversDual Full-Range Drivers + Passive Radiator—
Total Power Output16W Stereo Sound5W rated
Audio FeaturesBassUp TechnologyDynamic bass handling
Frequency Response—100Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio—≥70dB
Audio Channels—Single speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units
Sound Modes / EQ—Automatic equalisation and smart volume balancing

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB chargingBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 20 HoursApproximately 10h at 40% volume; actual runtime varies
Charging PortUSB-C—
Charging Time—Approximately 3h with 5V/1A input

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX7 Fully WaterproofIP67; dry charging required
Placement / MountingDetachable Carry HandleHorizontal or vertical portable placement
Controls—Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls; long-press Bluetooth three seconds for TWS
Materials—Rubber carrying loop

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationSoundcore Select 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerXiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker / SoundbarSelect 3 Portable Bluetooth SpeakerOne Xiaomi Sound Pocket in selected colour
SubwooferNo subwoofer supplied—
Remote ControlNo remote control supplied—
Power CableUSB charging cableCharging cable
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicable—
Mounting AccessoriesPortable design—
Other Accessories——
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentationUser manual

Similarities

  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

In summary

Choose Soundcore Select 3 Bluetooth for more total output and longer rated battery life; Xiaomi Sound Pocket offers IP67 water and dust resistance and a lighter build.

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