Short answer: the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 for better sound quality, the Noxgear 39g for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 ranks #42 of 47 small speakers at $100. The Noxgear 39g ranks #46 at $59.95, $40.05 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 Noxgear 39g offers: Magnetic clip attaches through a shirt/jacket without pins. Watch for: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker.
Buy the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Noxgear 39g 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.
If battery life is a priority, the Noxgear 39g is rated for 15 hours versus 10 hours for the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2.
If water resistance matters to you, the Noxgear 39g at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 | Noxgear 39g | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 Discontinued | $59.95 |
| Ranked | #42 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #46 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~120Hz | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 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 | 0.1 lbs / 39 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | - |
| Frequency Response | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3" x 1" (140 x 75.2 x 26.1 mm) | Dimensions not specified in search |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Output Power | 8W | Specs not published |
| Drivers | 2x 44.5mm (~1.75") full-range drivers | N52 neodymium |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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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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Noxgear 39g: $59.95 Amazon
Pros: Magnetic clip attaches through a shirt/jacket without pins. Blue safety light for visibility when running in low light. It’s only 39g of weight. ~15 hour battery life.
Cons: It sounds worse than a clock radio with the worst bass of any speaker. It’s a huge compromise in sound for the small weight.
Full Noxgear 39g review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~300Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | Dimensions not specified in search |
| Drivers | N52 neodymium |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Output Power | Specs not published |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs / 39 g |
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