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Harman Kardon Esquire 2 vs JBL Charge 3

7.48 in
1.34 in
Harman Kardon Esquire 2 Wireless Speaker
Harman Kardon Esquire 2
8.39 in
3.48 in
JBL Charge 3 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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4.1 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5
23 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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3.9 out of 5
80 user ratings
5 stars
42 %
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Full Comparison

Sound

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Channels2.02.0
Low frequency75.0 Hz65.0 Hz
High frequency0.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Number of drivers22

Design

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Colour of productGold
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Blue,Red
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Turquoise

Dimensions

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Height1.34 in3.48 in
Width7.48 in8.39 in
Depth5.12 in3.43 in
Weight21.13 oz28.22 oz

Connectivity

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
USByesyes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • HFP
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
NFCyesyes

Features

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Speakerphoneyesyes
USB input portyesyes
Built-in microphoneyesyes

Power

Harman Kardon Esquire 2Harman Kardon Esquire 2
JBL Charge 3JBL Charge 3
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Battery typeLi-polymerLi-polymer
Playback time8.0 h20.0 h
Battery capacity3200.0 mAh6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)8.0 h12.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Harman Kardon Esquire 2

          Often compared with JBL Charge 3