Do you want a Bluetooth speaker on a low budget, say Rs. 1500? If the answer is a yes, the two speakers: Mivi Roam 2 and boAt Stone 260 – are famous among buyers. But what are the differences and similarities between them?
In this boAt Stone 260 vs Mivi Roam 2 comparison post, I will show you which performs best (and worst) in various departments like design, battery, bass, features and sound quality. This is a critical comparison between the two Bluetooth speakers, which is helpful if you’re confused about which is better and on what factors.
Mivi Roam 2 vs boAt Stone 260 Speakers
| boAt Stone 260 | Mivi Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, AUX |
| Output Power | 4W | 5W |
| Weight | 253g | 204g |
| Waterproof | Yes, IPX5 | Yes |
| Smooth Integrated Controls | Yes | Yes |
| In-Built Mic | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| SD Card slot | Yes | No |
| Battery Backup | 4-5 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Battery Size | 1000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Charging Time | 1.5-2 Hours | 3-4 Hours |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Price | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
Design & Build Quality
| Features | Mivi Roam 2 | boAt Stone 260 |
| Output Power | 5W | 4W |
| Bluetooth Support | Yes | Yes |
| AUX Support | Yes | No |
| Is it waterproof? | Yes | Yes, IPX5 |
| Integrated button controls | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 204g | 253g |
If we compare these two speakers w.r.t design, Mivi Roam 2 is a little ahead of boAt Stone 260. While Mivi Roam 2 is made of metal mesh with a cuboidal design, boAt 260 is circular one which is slim. However, boAt Stone 260 is 23% heavier than Mivi Roam 2.
boAt has made it of durable silicon and rubber matter finish which guarantees durability. The carabiner attached to the speaker makes it perfect to travel outdoors without going bulky.
Though Mivi has not revealed the exact waterproof rating, boAt Stone 260 offers better protection from water with its IPX5 rated splash proof design. One more difference between the two is you can play songs with the help of AUX cable in Mivi Roam 2 but not with boAt 260 speaker.
Above all, there is a major difference between boAt Stone 260 and Mivi Roam 2 is the output power. The former offers 5 watts of output power, which is 25% more than what boAt Stone 260 offers (4W). So for loud music listeners, Mivi Roam 2 is recommended.
Sound Quality & Features
| Features | Mivi Roam 2 | boAt Stone 260 |
| Driver size | 52mm | 49.7mm |
| Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants Support | Yes | Yes |
| Bass quality | Good | High |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| MicroSD slot | No | Yes |
In terms of sound quality, boAt Bluetooth speakers are always my favorite. Despite being a slightly smaller driver size than what Mivi Roam 2 has, it is ahead in bass quality. It is so deep and punchy that the music often distorts.
But Mivi Roam 2 is not too behind in terms of bass. Is it still worth it at this price point? Yes! it produces decent amount of bass & crystal clear sound.
None of the two have an FM function. However, you can insert MicroSD in boAt Stone 260 and stream music offline. The same is not possible for Mivi Roam 2 since it doesn’t have a MicroSD card slot.
Battery & Charging
| Features | Mivi Roam 2 | boAt Stone 260 |
| Battery Backup | 24 Hours | 4-5 Hours |
| Battery Size | 2000 mAh | 1000 mAh |
| Charging Time | 3 – 4 hours | 1.5 – 2hours |
| Charging Method | Micro – USB | Micro – USB |
As of now we see that boAt Stone 260 is ahead of Mivi Roam 2. But when it comes to battery backup, the game takes a twist. Mivi Roam 2 offers a ridiculously longer battery life than boAt Stone 260. Hence for longer listening hours, Mivi Roam is preferred over Stone 260. All this has become possible with the 2000 mAh giant battery inside it.
However, there is a catch. Such a big battery takes about 3 – 4 hours to fully charge. At the same time, boAt 260 takes half of what Mivi Roam 2 takes for 100% charge with the Micro USB cable. If battery backup is important to you, don’t go with boAt Stone 260.
Closing Thoughts | boAt 260 vs Mivi Roam 2
After critically comparing Mivi Roam 2 with boAt Stone 260, the ball is now in your hands. If you want better sound quality, bass and features , boAt 260 beats Mivi Roam 2 by a good margin. But if you want long battery life, Mivi Roam 2 is my favourite.
After all, both of these Bluetooth speakers are priced competitively and you need to be specific – what do you want- good sound quality, bass, design or battery backup?