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4.0Build & features6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Go EssentialMini 3
| Go Essential | Mini 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 71.2 mm | 84 mm | −12.8 mm |
| Width | 86 mm | 72 mm | +14 mm |
| Depth | 31.6 mm | 72 mm | −40.4 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Go Essential better than Mini 3?
Go Essential has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Mini 3 better than Go Essential?
- Battery life5 h vs 15 h3×
- Output power3 W vs 6 W2×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 3 W | 6 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Mono |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 15 h |
| Charging time | 2.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 177 g | — |
| Width | 86 mm | 72 mm |
| Height | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Depth | 32 mm | 72 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX7 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Colours | — | Black, Blue, Red, Gray |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
