*Contains affiliate links* Which is better – the Yoto Player Classic or the Yoto Mini? is one of the most frequent questions I receive on my Yoto Player reviews as many people wonder which version of the audio player they should buy for their child. We haveboth second and third generation classic Yoto Players as well as a Yoto Mini which are all in use frequently so are well placed to compare the devices. So which one is better? The Yoto vs Yoto Mini? Read on to find out our thoughts!
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If you’d like a more general comparison of children’s audio players, I have compared the Yoto vs the TonieBox here, and I have a more extensive comparison of the best children’s audio players here.
Yoto Player Classic vs Yoto Mini
Below I have summarised the main main differences between the Yoto Player Classic (3rd Gen) and the Yoto Mini, summarised.
For an in depth, unbiased review of the Yoto Player Classic 3rd Generation, click here.
For an in depth, unbiased review of the Yoto Player Mini, click here.
| Yoto Classic v Yoto Mini comparison | Yoto Player Classic 3rd gen | Yoto Mini |
|---|---|---|
| What is it best for? | The Yoto Player Classic is best for children’s bedrooms. It can be moved around the house but is heavier and less portable. It has larger buttons, which may be easier to use for younger children age 3+. | The Yoto Mini is best for listening on the go as it is light and portable. The portability and smaller buttons may suit older children of 7+ better. |
| Sound | Excellent quality, acoustically-engineered stereo sound. Great for stories and brilliant for music | Good quality, mono sound. Fine for stories. |
| Night light | Yes, there is a nightlight. You can choose the colour of the light in the Yoto app. | No, there is no nightlight. |
| Clock and alarm | Yes. While plugged in, there is an always-visible clock which can be used as a sleep clock (settings can be changed via the app) and you can set an alarm via the app. | Yes. While plugged in, there is an always-visible clock which can be used as a sleep clock (settings can be changed via the app) and you can set an alarm via the app. |
| Screen | The Yoto Classic has a large, easy to read pixel screen where the clock is displayed. | The Yoto Mini has a smaller pixel screen where the clock is displayed. |
| Room thermometer | Yes. The thermometer measures the ambient room temperature which is displayed on the app which is very useful for infants’ rooms. | There is no room thermometer. |
| Storage capacity | 32GB. Content is downloaded via WiFi to the Yoto Player Classic. When it becomes full, new content will overwrite older, unused content. | 32GB. Content is downloaded via WiFi to the Yoto Mini. When it becomes full, new content will overwrite older, unused content. |
| Charging | The Yoto Classic uses both USB-C & Wireless docking. Wireless charging stations are sold separately at £29.99 here. | The Yoto Mini uses USB-C charging only. |
| Battery Life | The battery on the Yoto Player Classic lasts up to 24 hours when not plugged in. | The battery on the Yoto Player Mini lasts up to 14 hours when not plugged in. |
| Headphones | Wired (3.5mm jack) & wireless. | Wired (3.5mm jack) & wireless. |
| App connectivity | Yes: Story playback, alarms, Yoto Daily, Podcasts etc can all be managed via the app. | Yes: Story playback, alarms, Yoto Daily, Podcasts etc can all be managed via the app. |
| Free in-player content | Yes. Unlimited free content including Yoto Daily, Yoto Radio and Yoto Sleep radio accessible via buttons with additional content available via the app. | Yes. Unlimited free content including Yoto Daily, Yoto Radio and Yoto Sleep radio accessible via buttons with additional content available via the app. |
| Size cm | Yoto Player Classic size is 11 x 11 x 10.5 | Yoto Player Mini size is 7 x 7 x 4 |
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In summary, the Yoto Player Classic is a bigger unit which has better quality sound and additional features such as the thermometer and nightlight which are a bonus particularly for younger kids. For older children however who may have outgrown nightlights and want to take their stories and music with them, you really can’t beat the value for money of the Yoto Mini.
Want to know more about the Yoto Mini or Yoto Player Classic? Check out the full reviews of the Classic and the Mini. Don’t forget you can get 5% off your purchase of a Yoto Player or Yoto Mini using the affiliate code AFF-WHINGE5 at checkout on the Yoto Website Shop.
