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Bose SoundLink Mini Wireless Speaker
Bose SoundLink Mini
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Harman Kardon Esquire Wireless Speaker
Harman Kardon Esquire
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JBL Charge 2 Wireless Speaker
JBL Charge 2
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Editiorial reviews
29
4.2 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
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3 stars
7 %
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4 editorial reviews
The latest version of Harman's svelte travel speaker has improved sound, battery life and USB-C charging.Read more
Every man, his dog, and their subsequent company has a Bluetooth speaker, and this is an area that has big growth at the moment. There are budget options out there, and then there are better options with better sound and design, and without a doubt, Harman Kardon's Esquire fits that bill.Read more
The Harman Kardon Esquire 2 speaker delivers surprisingly strong Bluetooth audio from it's slender, desktop-friendly frame.Read more
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4.1 out of 5
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5 stars
40 %
4 stars
60 %
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User rating
82
3.6 out of 5
82 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
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1 stars
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4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
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4.0 out of 5
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5 stars
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Sound

Channels1.01.02.0
Low frequency20.0 Hz80.0 Hz75.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz22.0 kHz20.0 kHz
Peak power10.0 W16.0 W15.0 W
Supported formatsMP3
N/A
N/A
Number of drivers
N/A
N/A
2

Design

Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey,White
  • Orange
  • Silver
  • Brown
  • White
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Red
  • White

Dimensions

Height2.01 in5.79 in3.11 in
Width7.09 in5.79 in7.29 in
Depth2.28 in1.83 in2.95 in
Weight23.63 oz27.52 oz21.16 oz

Connectivity

USByesyesyes
USB version2.02.0
N/A
Type of USB connectorMicro-USBMicro-USBMicro-USB
AUX inyes
N/A
yes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
N/A
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
Aptx Supportno
N/A
no
Bluetoothyesyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCSBC
  • aptX
  • SBC
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
N/A
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version2.1
N/A
3.0
Bluetooth wireless range29.53 ft
N/A
N/A
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)111
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nonono
NFC
N/A
yes
N/A

Features

Docking station for mobile/Tabletnonono
Radio receivernonono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nonono
Speakerphoneyes
N/A
yes
Streaming standards
N/A
AirPlay
N/A
USB input port
N/A
N/A
yes
Power bank
N/A
N/A
yes

Power

Battery operatedyesyesyes
USB powerednonoyes
Electric (not USB)yesyesno
Battery typeLi-IonLi-IonLi-Ion
Playback time7.0 h12.0 h12.0 h
Battery capacity2330.0 mAh
N/A
6000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)7.0 h
N/A
12.0 h

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