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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$350
  • Audio output power: 50.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 2700 g

Harman Kardon Citation 100 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.2

Technical Score

20.0%

?

User score

Very good
7.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

6.9

Audio

20.0%

7.8

Battery

18.0%

7.3

Durability

16.0%

6.6

Connectivity

8.0%

7.1

Controls

3.0%

6.5

Design

3.0%

8.4

Smart features

Very good
?

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 6.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    7.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.7
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    7.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 9.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    6.9

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    7.2

    Weight

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £260

Best rankings

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Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
All: ranking among all products in the database.

Verdict

The Harman Kardon Citation 100 is a compact smart speaker featuring a 20mm tweeter, a 102mm woofer, and a large rear passive radiator delivering 50W RMS output power. It excels with dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, integrated Google Assistant, and Chromecast built-in for access to over 300 streaming services, all wrapped in a premium Kvadrat blended wool fabric. Main pros include its powerful bass response, crisp high-volume fidelity, multi-room expanding capabilities, and straightforward setup via the Google Home app. However, significant cons include a complete lack of portability due to having no internal battery, missing physical audio ports like a 3.5mm auxiliary jack or USB input, and a slightly overemphasized bass tuning that lacks neutrality.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Harman Kardon Citation 100

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

?

Audio

20.0%

?

Battery

18.0%

?

Durability

16.0%

?

Connectivity

8.0%

?

Controls

3.0%

?

Design

3.0%

?

Smart features

7.2
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a technical score of 7.17 points, which is higher than 70.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
1.0
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.8
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

50.00 W
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has an audio output power of 50.00 W which is higher than that of 75.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 50.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

102.00 mm
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a driver unit size of 102.00 mm which is larger than that of 90.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 102.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

3.00 dB
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

50.00 Hz
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

?
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

?
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

?
Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

?
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

?
Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

?
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

top; bottom
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

2,700 g
Harman Kardon Citation 100 weighs 2,700 g which is heavier than that of 77.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

27.5 cm
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a height of 27.5 cm which is taller than that of 88.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

17.2 cm
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a width of 17.2 cm which is narrower than that of 53.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

16.3 cm
Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a depth of 16.3 cm which is deeper than that of 83.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

none
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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Harman Kardon Citation
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Harman Kardon Citation 100 vs the average portable speaker

  • 52 mm larger main driver
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (102 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 102.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (102 mm vs 50.00 mm).102.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 50.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).50.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
    Supports Chromecast built-in.
    What it is: Shows whether Chromecast is integrated for direct casting.
    When it matters: When direct casting from compatible apps matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Has a power bank function
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more microphones
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 2.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Supports party mode
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether multiple speakers can play the same audio together.
    When it matters: When several compatible speakers should play together.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can join a synchronized multi-room audio system.
    When it matters: When synchronized playback across several rooms matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • 52 mm larger main driver
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (102 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 30 W more audio output power
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (50 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 1 more microphones
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Has a power bank function
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports party mode
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Supports playback mute
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports automatic room calibration
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Connectivity
Battery
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Smart features
  • 12 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (80 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 80.00 dB.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1,900 g heavier
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,700 g vs 800 g).
  • 15.1 cm taller
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is taller than the average portable speaker (27.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 8 cm deeper
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is deeper than the average portable speaker (16.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 12 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (80 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 80.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (80 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).80.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 1,900 g heavier
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,700 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,700 g vs 800 g).2700 g vs 800 g
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Harman Kardon Citation 100 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Harman Kardon Citation 100?

  • Powerful and room-filling sound quality
  • Deep, rich, and punchy bass performance
  • High volume output with minimal distortion
  • Premium, modern, and attractive Scandinavian design with Kvadrat wool fabric
  • Easy and straightforward initial setup using the Google Home app
  • Seamless integration with Google Assistant and Chromecast built-in
  • Reliable dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
  • Multi-room capability and easy stereo pairing with a second unit

What customers dislike about Harman Kardon Citation 100?

  • Requires a continuous AC power connection and is not truly portable due to the lack of a built-in battery
  • Over-emphasised, heavy bass that can feel unbalanced or boomy on certain tracks
  • No built-in equalizer (EQ) settings to adjust or reduce the heavy bass levels
  • Noticeable audio lag/delay over Bluetooth, making it unsuitable for watching videos or movies
  • Complete lack of physical audio inputs such as a 3.5mm AUX port or USB port
  • Google Assistant microphone can occasionally be unresponsive or miss voice cues
  • Top-panel touch controls are sometimes reported as sluggish or lacks sensitivity
  • Larger and heavier footprint than expected for its category
  • Native integration lacks direct support for Apple Music via the Google Home app
  • High retail price compared to some competitor smart speakers

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19/08/2019
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techaeris.com
22/06/2019
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Harman Kardon Citation 100Go to product viewer dialog for this item. review: Big, bold, and beautiful sound in a midsized package
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03/04/2019
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12/11/2018
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forums.appleinsider.com
03/12/2018
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Review: Harman Kardon's Google-powered Citation 100 sounds great in an unremarkable way What Hi-Fi?
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appleinsider.com
03/12/2018
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Review: Harman Kardon's Google-powered Citation 100Go to product viewer dialog for this item. sounds great in an unremarkable way
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08/09/2020
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07/03/2026
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08/02/2019
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14/06/2021
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20/08/2021
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17/12/2018
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18/09/2019
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22/08/2021
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18/09/2019
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22/08/2021
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