Last updated: 11th September 2026
We love our Yoto Player and Yoto Minis. In this blog post you’ll find a simple Yoto comparison table that shows the key features of all of the players including the new Gen 4 to help you choose which player may be best for your family.
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I’ve also added a few other thoughts I’d consider before deciding which Yoto Player to choose after the comparison table.
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Yoto Players Vs Yoto Mini Players Comparison
Check out the table below for direct comparison of the four Yoto players.
| Yoto Comparison | Yoto Mini 2024 Edition | Yoto Mini 4th Gen | Yoto Player 4th Gen | Yoto Player Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK price | £64.99 | £89.99 | £119.99 | £89.99 |
| Best suited to | Portable listening and travel at the lowest price | Portable listening, travel and adventures with the newest features | Home, bedtime and routines with newest features | Home, bedtime and routines at a lower price |
| Size | 7 × 7 × 4 cm | 7.5 × 7 × 5 cm | 11.5 × 11.5 × 11 cm | 11 × 11 × 10.5 cm |
| Battery life | Up to 14 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 14 hours | Up to 16 hours |
| Storage | 32GB – 500+ hours | 64GB – 1,000+ hours | 64GB – 1,000+ hours | 32GB – 600+ hours |
| Green Button | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Display – Yoto pixel art | Small traditional pixel display | New display with recognisable/full-colour title artwork when browsing | Larger upgraded display with recognisable/full-colour title artwork when browsing | Larger traditional pixel display |
| Sound | 33mm 3W mono speaker; impressive for its size | Improved, size-defying sound | 5W acoustically engineered stereo sound | 40mm 5W acoustically engineered stereo speaker |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Bluetooth headphones | Yes | Yes – Bluetooth LE 6.1 | Yes – Bluetooth LE 6.1 | Yes |
| Wired headphones | Yes – 3.5mm jack | Yes – 3.5mm jack | Yes – 3.5mm jack | Yes – 3.5mm jack |
| Use as a Bluetooth speaker | Yes | Not at launch – Yoto says it is coming in a future software update | Not at launch – Yoto says it is coming in a future software update | Yes |
| Water & dust resistance | No IP rating | IP67 water and dust resistance + liquid detection | No IP rating | No IP rating |
| Durability | Designed for portable use | Drop-tested 30,000 times; IP67; more robust rounded design | Robust home player | Robust home player |
| Night light | No | No | New full-panel LED night light with seven colours | Ambient night-light ring with colour choices |
| Future lighting features | No | No | Dynamic lighting/audio experiences planned through future software updates | No |
| OK-to-Wake clock | Yes | Yes | Yes – also integrates with full-panel light | Yes |
| Room thermometer | No | No | Not listed as a Gen 4 feature | Yes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C + wireless charging | USB-C + wireless charging |
| Wireless charging dock | No | No | Yes – compatible with existing Gen 3 Yoto Wireless Charging Dock | Yes |
| Portability | Excellent – designed for travel | Excellent – designed for travel | Primarily around the home, but portable with Adventure Jacket | Primarily around the home, but portable with Adventure Jacket |
| Carry handle / lanyard | No built-in handle; Adventure Jacket adds wrist lanyard | No built-in handle; new Adventure Jacket includes updated wrist lanyard | No built-in handle; Adventure Jacket makes carrying easier | No built-in handle; Adventure Jacket makes carrying easier |
| Adventure Jacket | Available for 2024 Minis | New Gen 4 jacket in four colours | New Gen 4 jacket in the same four colours | Gen 3 Adventure Jackets |
| MYO Card included | Yes – Welcome Card doubles as MYO | Yes – Welcome Card doubles as MYO + stickers | Yes – Welcome Card doubles as MYO + stickers | Yes – Welcome Card doubles as MYO |
| Extra digital content included | No specific Gen 4 bonus | Journey Jams digital card | 5 Minute Stories Around the World digital card | No specific Gen 4 bonus |
| Interactive Yoto Cards | Fully compatible | Not fully compatible at launch – support coming | Not fully compatible at launch – support coming | Fully compatible |
| Physical Yoto Cards | Yes | Yes – almost all standard cards work normally | Yes – almost all standard cards work normally | Yes |
| Overall advantage | Lowest-cost, proven portable Yoto | Best all-round portable option; Green Button + IP67 are substantial upgrades | Most feature-rich Yoto, particularly for bedtime and home routines | Excellent-value home Player if you don’t need Gen 4 features |
Where to Buy Yoto Players and Yoto discount codes
I frequently (several times a week) update offers – click on the button below to head to the dedicated page. You will also find year-round discount codes.
Last Chance Yoto Section – Yoto Discounted Card Deals
Yoto Comparison Thoughts
I’ve updated the table above to include the Gen 4 new players. You can find my thoughts on these newcomers here.
Yoto Mini Handle
If you have a child who fiddles with things then the cord on the Yoto Mini 2024 doesn’t last long as it’s quite thin. My daughter loves to spin the Yoto Mini around on its cord and we now have broken cords! We’ve replaced them with homemade ones. The Gen 4 Mini Player looks to have a much more robust cord when you purchase the Adventure Jacket.
Player Size
If you have a child who loses things easily or you can barely see their floor in their bedroom then the Yoto Mini can get lost easily with its portable size. This might be something to consider before you make a purchase.
Do You Travel?
If you plan on taking your Yoto on holiday or other travelling trips then the Yoto Minis may be a more compact option for you without compromising on features. Check out this post about top tips for travelling with the Yoto Mini Player.
Charging Cables
Both the Yoto Players and the Yoto Minis come with a USB C charging cable. For the Yoto Players you can get a wireless charging dock. The charging dock for the Gen 3 is compatible with the Gen 4. This becomes cheaper to purchase if you pay for it at the same time as you purchase your Yoto Player.
The Yoto Mini Player 2024 Edition has a new cable that fixed a safety recall for the previous mini player. We have two previous Yoto Mini Players and never had any problems but ordered the free cables from Yoto to fix the issue.
If you haven’t already found out about the recall find out what you need to know here. RECALL INFO: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE FROM YOTO FOR YOTO MINI PLAYERS – you will get an email from Yoto directly if you have purchased one but you can find out more information here.
Where to Buy Yoto Players and Yoto discount codes
I frequently (several times a week) update offers – click on the button below to head to the dedicated page. You will also find year-round discount codes.
Last Chance Yoto Section – Yoto Discounted Card Deals
Audio Player Top Tip
Whichever player you decide to go with I’d highly recommend setting up your player BEFORE you give it to your child/ren. Players are generally very simple to set up, but much easier when you don’t have a ‘helper’. Having your player fully charged and ready to go when it’s opened is ideal. The boxes are able to be put back together like nothing happened so your child won’t know it’s already been opened. Check out this post for simple instructions on how to set up your player, tips and troubleshooting ideas.
Free Audio Content
To find out how to access lots of free content for your Yoto Players check out this post. You can also find out how to access podcasts here.
Where to Buy Yoto Make Your Own Cards
Yoto Accessories
To find out abut different Yoto storage options head to the UK Yoto website here, the US Yoto website here or my post with other ideas.
Yoto Club
If you’d like to find more information about the Yoto Club then check out my post Yoto Club – Are You Still Worth It? As of the 6th August 2024 there has been a big update from Yoto regarding the Yoto Club – find out more here.
Yoto Club & Free Trials
Yoto Comparison Help
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