Short answer: the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 for better sound quality, the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 ranks #42 of 47 small speakers at $100. The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker ranks #44 at $85, $15 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 Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker offers: Very thin profile - about 11mm, similar footprint to a phone. Watch for: Huge lack of bass, probably better off with your phone audio
Buy the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker 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 | Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 Discontinued | $85 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #42 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~120Hz | ~220Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 250 g | 0.3 lbs / 145 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | None | IPX2 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 220Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3" x 1" (140 x 75.2 x 26.1 mm) | 6.5" x 3" x 0.4" (165 x 75 x 11 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Output Power | 8W | 4W |
| Drivers | 2x 44.5mm (~1.75") full-range drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| NFC | - | Yes |
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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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Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker: $85 Discontinued
Pros: Very thin profile - about 11mm, similar footprint to a phone. All-aluminum build with touch controls. Fires sound 360° instead of just upward; Siri/Google Assistant support.
Cons: Huge lack of bass, probably better off with your phone audio. Discontinued.
Full Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~220Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 3" x 0.4" (165 x 75 x 11 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 220Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Output Power | 4W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs / 145 g |
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