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Yoto Mini Audio Player vs Yoto Mini (4th Gen)

These are the same player: the Yoto Mini and the Yoto Mini 4th Gen share size, weight, battery, storage, connectivity and IP67 rating, so the newer name is a revision of the same hardware rather than a different product. Buy the one whose listing matches the generation you want, since the 4th Gen adds a twist-and-press green button for jumping into audio and liquid detection on top of the IP67 rating. Owners praise the screen-free card system, the kid-safe volume cap and the battery that lasts long trips; the common complaints are the small mono speaker and that cards must be bought separately.

  • Choose the Yoto Mini if you want the established version with the largest track record of owner ratings and the same core hardware.
  • Choose the Yoto Mini (4th Gen) if you want the newest revision with the green shortcut button and liquid detection.

Prices

  • Yoto Mini Audio Player: $72.00 at Little Treasures Kids (last seen Nov 12)
  • Yoto Mini (4th Gen): $79.99 at Target (checked today)
  • Difference: the Yoto Mini Audio Player is $7.99 cheaper than the Yoto Mini (4th Gen) at the latest prices (Nov 12 and Nov 13)
Yoto
Yoto Mini Audio Player

Yoto Mini Audio Player

5(1,400 ratings)
$72.00at Little Treasures KidsChecked 2 h ago
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Pros
  • Same 16-hour battery, 64GB storage and IP67 rating as the newer model
  • Large base of owner ratings backing it
  • Screen-free card system kids can use alone
  • Kid-safe volume cap and parental controls in the app
  • Bluetooth and wired headphone options
Cons
  • No green shortcut button
  • No liquid detection
  • Small 3W mono speaker
  • Cards sold separately
  • No display beyond a pixel readout
Yoto
Yoto Mini (4th Gen)

Yoto Mini (4th Gen)

4.9(11 ratings)
$79.99at TargetChecked 43 min ago
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Pros
  • Green button jumps straight into audio without hunting for a card
  • Liquid detection adds a warning layer on top of IP67
  • Same 16-hour battery and 64GB storage as the original
  • Twist-and-press control suits small hands
  • Full Yoto Card library and free Yoto Daily content
Cons
  • Few owner ratings so far
  • Same small mono speaker as the original
  • Cards sold separately
  • No screen, so parents manage content in the app

What separates them

Yoto Mini Audio PlayerYoto Mini (4th Gen)
GenerationOriginal Yoto Mini4th Gen revision
Quick accessCard-based playback onlyTwist and press the green button to jump into audio
Water and dustIP67 ratedIP67 rated plus liquid detection
Battery lifeUp to 16 hoursUp to 16 hours
Storage64GB, about 1,000+ hours of audio64GB, about 1,000+ hours of audio
ConnectivityWiFi 6 dual band, Bluetooth LE 6.1, 3.5mm jackWiFi 6 dual band, Bluetooth LE 6.1, 3.5mm jack
Size and weight7.5 x 7 x 5 cm, 185 g7.5 x 7 x 5 cm, 185 g
Durability testingDrop-tested 30,000 timesDrop-tested 30,000 times

Price history

$79.99$79.98
Nov 12Nov 13
  • Yoto Mini Audio Player: lowest $79.98 on Nov 12 at Finer Sounds; $79.99 on Nov 13.
  • Yoto Mini (4th Gen): lowest $79.99 on Nov 13 at Target.

Prices at every store

Yoto Mini Audio Player

  • Les Petits AmoursNew

    In stockShips from France · priced in EUR (€58.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $64.27Checked 2 h ago
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  • Ma bicheNew

    In stockShips from France · duties may applyReturn policy

    $71.00Checked 2 h ago
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  • Little Treasures KidsNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $72.00Checked 2 h ago
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  • ShenanigansToysNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $79.99Checked 2 h ago
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Yoto Mini (4th Gen)

  • TargetNew

    In stock

    $79.99Free shippingChecked 43 min ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by YotoReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $109.99Free shippingChecked 43 min ago
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Specs compared

SpecYoto Mini Audio PlayerYoto Mini (4th Gen)
Battery lifeUp to 16 hoursUp to 16 hours battery life
Internal memory64GB64GB internal memory (1,000+ hours of audio)
ConnectivityWiFi 6 (dual band) and Bluetooth LE 6.1WiFi 6 (dual band) and Bluetooth LE 6.1 connect…
ChargingUSB-C chargingUSB-C charging
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67 water and dust resistance, includes liquid…
Drop testingDrop-tested 30,000 timesDrop-tested 30,000 times
Size7.5 x 7 x 5 cm7.5 x 7 x 5 cm
Weight185 g185 g
Parental controlsvia the Yoto AppParental controls via the Yoto App
BluetoothBluetooth, Bluetooth speakerBluetooth 6.1
ColorMulticolouredMulticolor
Headphone supportBluetooth and wired 3.5mm jack—
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SpecYoto Mini Audio PlayerYoto Mini (4th Gen)
Water ResistanceNot Water Resistant—
Hand CrankNo—
Solar PoweredNo—
Battery TypeNew battery—
Rechargeable BatteryYes—
Signal TypeRadio—
Ports And InterfacesUSB-C cable—
Wi-FiWiFi connectivity—
Wireless Range10 Meters—
Cellular Connectivity

What reviewers say

Yoto Mini Audio Player

  • 5 / 51,400 ratings

Owners praise the Yoto Mini as a tough, simple, screen-free player that kids can use alone, and many call it the best travel version of the Yoto. The most common criticism is the small speaker, which sounds weak compared with the larger player, and some parents dislike paying for cards on top of the device.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityCriticisedOwners say the small speaker is fine for one child but sounds thin and quiet compared with the full-size Yoto Player.
  • BuildPraisedParents report it survives drops, spills and rough handling, helped by the IP67 rating.
  • BatteryPraisedReviewers say a charge lasts through long trips and several days of bedtime use.
  • Ease of usePraisedKids can insert a card and start playback on their own, which owners credit for independent listening.

Yoto Mini (4th Gen)

  • 4.9 / 511 ratings

Owners rate the Yoto Mini very highly, praising how quickly young kids learn the controls and how well it survives drops and spills. Complaints center on the small speaker and the cost of building a card library.

What people mention
  • Ease of usePraisedOwners say even young children learn the green button and card slot quickly.
  • DurabilityPraisedParents report it holds up to drops, spills and being carried around.
  • BatteryPraisedReviewers say it lasts through long trips on a single charge.
  • SoundMixedFine for one child with headphones, but the built-in speaker is small for a room.

Questions and answers

Is the 4th Gen actually different from the original Yoto Mini?
The core hardware is the same: 16-hour battery, 64GB storage, WiFi 6, Bluetooth LE 6.1, IP67 and the same size and weight. The 4th Gen adds a twist-and-press green button and liquid detection.
Which is better for a young child?
Either works, since both are screen-free and have a kid-safe volume cap. The 4th Gen's green button makes it easier for a child to start audio without handling cards.
Which lasts longer on a trip?
Both are rated up to 16 hours per charge, so a long car day or a flight is covered on either. Carry the USB-C cable for longer trips.
Do I need to buy Yoto Cards separately?
Yes. Both players work with the Yoto Card library and Make Your Own Cards, which are separate purchases. The free Yoto Daily content needs no card.
Is it worth stepping up to the 4th Gen?
If you already own an original Mini, the gains are small. If you are buying new and the two are close, the green button and liquid detection make the 4th Gen the easier pick.
Can my child use headphones with it?
Yes. Both support Bluetooth headphones and a wired 3.5mm jack, and volume limits are set in the Yoto App.

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Display TypePixel display—
Digital DisplayYes (pixel display)—
Usage ContextTravel—
Power SourceBattery—
Wattage3W (Mono speaker)—
Cord Length1 m (USB-C charge cable)—
Dimensions2.7 x 2.7 x 1.5 in—
SubtypeTabletop Mount—
MaterialABS—
Multipack Quantity1—
Audio OutputHeadphone jack—
Headphone options—Bluetooth and wired 3.5mm jack
WiFi—dual-band WiFi 6