Short answer: the Harman Kardon Neo for better sound quality, the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Neo ranks #43 of 47 small speakers at $90. The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker ranks #44 at $85, $5 cheaper.
What the Harman Kardon Neo offers: IPX7 waterproof. 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 Neo 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 Neo | Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 Discontinued | $85 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #43 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 105Hz | ~220Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| Max Volume | 87dB | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 251 g | 0.3 lbs / 145 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.3" (110 x 110 x 34.1 mm) | 6.5" x 3" x 0.4" (165 x 75 x 11 mm) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | - |
| Output Power | 3W | 4W |
| Drivers | 1.6" (41mm) full-range driver | 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 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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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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