Short answer: the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 for better sound quality, the Harman Kardon Neo for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 ranks #42 of 47 small speakers at $100. The Harman Kardon Neo ranks #43 at $90, $10 cheaper.
What the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 offers: Doubles as a hands-free speakerphone and USB power bank. Watch for: Huge lack of bass.
What the Harman Kardon Neo offers: IPX7 waterproof. Watch for: Huge lack of bass.
Buy the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Harman Kardon Neo if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 47 small speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 | Harman Kardon Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 Discontinued | $90 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #42 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~120Hz | 105Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 250 g | 0.6 lbs / 251 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Frequency Response | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3" x 1" (140 x 75.2 x 26.1 mm) | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.3" (110 x 110 x 34.1 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Output Power | 8W | 3W |
| Drivers | 2x 44.5mm (~1.75") full-range drivers | 1.6" (41mm) full-range driver |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 87dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2: $100 Discontinued
Pros: Doubles as a hands-free speakerphone and USB power bank. Metal grille with a faux-leather back and a small kickstand. 8-10 hour battery life.
Cons: Huge lack of bass. Sounds very thin and tinny at high volume. Discontinued.
Full Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~120Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3" x 1" (140 x 75.2 x 26.1 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 44.5mm (~1.75") full-range drivers |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 8W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 250 g |
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Harman Kardon Neo: $90 Discontinued
Pros: IPX7 waterproof. Elegant matte-metal design with an attachment loop. Echo-cancelling mic for calls; goes louder than its size suggests.
Cons: Huge lack of bass. Discontinued.
Full Harman Kardon Neo review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 105Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.3" (110 x 110 x 34.1 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.6" (41mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Output Power | 3W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 251 g |
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