Short answer: the Muzen Wild Mini. It ranks #40 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $75; the Harman Kardon Neo ranks #43 and costs $90, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Muzen Wild Mini offers: Distinctive retro military-radio design with an all-metal (zinc alloy) body - feels far more solid than the plastic speakers in this class. Watch for: Not much bass at all, quite thuddy.
What the Harman Kardon Neo offers: IPX7 waterproof. Watch for: Huge lack of bass.
Buy the Muzen Wild Mini. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Harman Kardon Neo and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 47 small speakers instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Muzen Wild Mini at IPX5 (water jets) holds up far better than the Harman Kardon Neo at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Muzen Wild Mini | Harman Kardon Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $90 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #40 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #43 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | None |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 248 g | 0.6 lbs / 251 g |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 130Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 1.5" x 3.1" (60.8 x 37.5 x 77.9 mm) | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.3" (110 x 110 x 34.1 mm) |
| Output Power | 5W | 3W |
| Drivers | 1.3" (33mm) full-range driver | 1.6" (41mm) full-range driver |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 105Hz |
| Max Volume | - | 87dB |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hours |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Muzen Wild Mini: $75 Amazon
Pros: Distinctive retro military-radio design with an all-metal (zinc alloy) body - feels far more solid than the plastic speakers in this class. Built-in 3-mode flashlight (high/low/SOS).
Cons: Not much bass at all, quite thuddy. Not very loud. Only IPX5, not submersible. Short battery life.
Full Muzen Wild Mini review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.4" x 1.5" x 3.1" (60.8 x 37.5 x 77.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.3" (33mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 248 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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