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Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker vs Xiaomi Sound Pocket

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected 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	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 Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker if you want a bigger 4,800 mAh battery and longer rated battery life (17 hours per charge). Choose the Xiaomi Sound Pocket if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (about 200 g).

Battery capacity

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: 4,800 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: 1,000 mAh battery capacity

Connections

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: Bluetooth 5.4 connection

Battery life

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: Up to 17 hours per charge
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: About 10 hours per charge

Portability

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: 660 g
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: About 200 g

Output power

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker: 40W total
Xiaomi Sound Pocket: 5 W rated output

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

Bigger battery: 4,800 mAh.
Rated for up to 17 hours per charge.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
Lighter: about 200 g.

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Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker

660 g.
40W total.
4,800 mAh battery.
Bluetooth 5.3.
Up to 17 hours per charge.
IP67 water and dust resistance.
Omnidirectional sound.
Power, volume, playback and pairing controls.

Xiaomi Sound Pocket

About 200 g.
5 W rated output.
1,000 mAh battery.
Bluetooth 5.4.
About 10 hours per charge.
IP67 water and dust resistance.
Dynamic bass handling.
Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Model	57962	70871 / 70873
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	Black	Blue Gray / Pink

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Dimensions	202 × 73 × 73mm	90.8 × 74.4 × 42.6mm
Weight	660g	Approximately 200g ±10g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Battery	4800mAh typical	3.7V, 1000mAh

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	LHDC music playback; LHDC 5.0 with supported HyperOS equipment	A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2; HFP 1.8
USB	USB-C charging port	Charging connection; 5V/1A input
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	Stereo with two matching speakers; group playback with up to eight compatible Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker series devices	TWS with two matching Sound Pocket speakers
App Support	Mi Home/Xiaomi Home plugins; sound and lighting settings; OTA updates; NFC pairing with supported HyperOS phones	—
Bluetooth Range	—	Up to 25m under suitable conditions

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Lightshow	RGB ambient lighting configurable in Xiaomi Home	—
Party Features	Group playback with up to eight compatible speakers; adjustable lighting	—
Special Features	NFC pairing with supported Xiaomi HyperOS phones; app sound and lighting adjustment	Hands-free calls; carrying loop; operation 0°C to 40°C

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker Configuration	Two tweeters, one mid-low frequency driver and two passive radiators	One speaker unit
Drivers	two high-frequency speakers, one mid-low frequency speaker and two passive radiators	—
Total Power Output	40W total; 10W × 2 tweeters and 20W woofer	5W rated
Sound Modes / EQ	Xiaomi Home sound-effect settings and custom equaliser	Automatic equalisation and smart volume balancing
Audio Features	Omnidirectional sound; HARMAN AudioEFX; microphone for Bluetooth calls	Dynamic bass handling
Frequency Response	—	100Hz to 20kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	≥70dB
Audio Channels	—	Single speaker; left/right stereo using two matching units

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Power Source	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging	Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Life	Up to 17 hours at 50% volume with lights off in Xiaomi laboratory tests	Approximately 10h at 40% volume; actual runtime varies
Fast Charging	22.5W PD charging; compatible adapter required	—
Charging Port	USB-C; 5V 3A or 9V 2.5A input	—
Charging Time	—	Approximately 3h with 5V/1A input

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Controls	Power, volume, playback and pairing controls; NFC sensor area	Power, Bluetooth, volume and play/pause/call controls; long-press Bluetooth three seconds for TWS
Water & Dust Resistance	IP67	IP67; dry charging required
Materials	Woven mesh body; rubber base	Rubber carrying loop
Placement / Mounting	Portable freestanding speaker	Horizontal or vertical portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker	Xiaomi Sound Pocket
Speaker / Soundbar	One speaker	One Xiaomi Sound Pocket in selected colour
Subwoofer	Not included	—
Remote Control	—	—
Audio / HDMI Cable	—	—
Mounting Accessories	—	—
Other Accessories	Lanyard	—
Documentation	User manual	User manual
Power Cable	—	Charging cable

Similarities

Both are rated IP67.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Both are made by Xiaomi.

In summary

Sound Pocket is the lighter option to carry; Bluetooth Speaker trades extra weight for a larger battery and longer rated battery life.

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