The Bushnell Wingman Mini is a portable Bluetooth speaker that's designed with golfers in mind. It's smaller and more lightweight than the Bushnell Wingman, and it has a carabiner and a built-in magnet, so you can easily attach it to your bag or golf cart. It offers many of the same features through the Bushnell Golf companion app, so you can keep track of distances around the course through the speaker. Of course, with Bluetooth compatibility, you can also enjoy your favorite tunes while out on the course.
Our Verdict
The Bushnell Wingman Mini is disappointing for music. It's a really small speaker that's designed with portability in mind, and while it's fine for listening to music on the golf course, it won't bring the impressive, detailed sound quality of more premium models on the market. Voices and lead instruments are clear and present in the mix, but its small size means you don't get the deep thump and rumble in the low-bass with genres like EDM and hip-hop. You can't customize its sound, either.
- Little compression at max volume.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Lacks low-bass.
- No sound customization tools.
The Bushnell Wingman Mini isn't designed for watching movies, but it's okay if you just want to watch a video from a paired smartphone. Dialogue is clearly reproduced, and its low latency with iOS and Android devices over Bluetooth means you don't notice any lip-synching issues. Of course, you don't get a very cinematic feel, as this speaker doesn't get very loud and lacks a rumbling low-bass.
- Low latency via Bluetooth.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- Lacks low-bass.
The Bushnell Wingman Mini is decent for podcasts. This small speaker reproduces voices with clarity and accuracy so you can follow along with your favorite shows while on the course. It has no sound customization features, but you'll likely find that you don't need them, given its out-of-the-box performance. That said, this speaker doesn't get very loud, so it's best to keep it close to you so you don't miss a beat in your shows.
- Portable design.
- Doesn't get very loud.
This speaker doesn't support voice assistants.
The Bushnell Wingman Mini is acceptable for outdoor use. This speaker is designed for use on the golf course, and it's small and portable enough to take with you anywhere you go. Use the carabiner to clip it onto your bag or the built-in magnet to attach it to your golf cart. It's rated IPX7 for water resistance, so it's submersible in water, and you don't have to worry about running into bad weather. It's not loud enough to fill a whole backyard with sound, but that means you won't bother other golfers on the course with your music.
- Portable design.
- IPX7 rating for water resistance.
- Doesn't get very loud.
- No multi-device pairing.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 07, 2025:
We've updated this review to mention the Blue Tees Golf Player+ in the controls box, as its touchscreen makes it impressively easy to navigate.
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Updated Mar 06, 2025:
We've added a mention of the recently reviewed Bushnell Wingman 2 in the dynamics box, as it gets louder than the Wingman Mini.
- Updated Oct 04, 2023: Added market comparison with the Blue Tees Golf The Player in the App box.
- Updated Sep 19, 2023: Added market comparison for the Bushnell Wingman View in the Style box.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Bushnell Wingman Mini is available in Black/Silver and White/Orange variants. We tested the White/Orange variant, and you can see the label for our model here.
If you come across another version of this speaker, let us know in the forums so we can update our review.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The Bushnell Wingman Mini GPS Speaker is a smaller and more portable alternative to the Bushnell Wingman. Like other speakers in the Wingman lineup, it's designed for use on the golf course, with a companion app offering some golf-related features. Its sound quality is fair enough for listening to music while on the course, but it's not quite as impressive as what you get with more premium models, and there aren't any sound customization tools on hand.
See also our recommendations for the best golf cart speakers, the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and the best outdoor speakers.
The Bushnell Wingman Mini and the JBL Clip 4 are both portable Bluetooth speakers designed for on-the-go use. The JBL is better for music, as it has a better low-frequency extension, so it brings out more rumble in the bass. The Bushnell is a better alternative for golfers since its companion app brings extra features for this use. The Bushnell's battery lasts longer, too.
The Bushnell Wingman is better than the Bushnell Wingman Mini. The Wingman is the larger of the two speakers, and unlike the Mini, it can playback stereo content. It boasts a longer battery life, too, and it can get louder. However, some users may prefer the Mini's more portable design. Also, the Mini's sound is more neutral out-of-the-box, which may be more suitable for some.
The Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 3 is better for music than the Bushnell Wingman Mini. The Ultimate Ears has a longer battery life and can get louder than the Bushnell. Plus, unlike the Bushnell, it can playback stereo content without downmixing it to mono. Its default sound is more neutral, too, which some users may prefer. However, the Bushnell is designed with golfers in mind, and its golf-centric companion app may be worth it for those who like to listen to music out on the course.
The Sony SRS-XB100 is better for music than the Bushnell Wingman Mini. They're both small and portable Bluetooth speakers, but the Sony's sound quality is better, and it offers a better low-frequency extension for more rumble in the low-bass. Plus, its 360-degree design offers a better soundstage. Its battery life lasts longer, and the speaker supports voice assistants through a paired smartphone. However, the Bushnell speaker's golf-centric companion app may be more suitable for those who want to listen to music while they golf.
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