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Why is Echo Dot (5th Gen) better than xboom Mini?
Echo Dot (5th Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is xboom Mini better than Echo Dot (5th Gen)?
xboom Mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 5 W |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 220 g |
| Width | 89 mm | — |
| Height | 100 mm | — |
| Depth | 100 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
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