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Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Audio output power:8.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:250.5 g

Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 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.

Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

▼Worse than 79% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

▼Worse than 71%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

32%

5.4

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.8

Design

3%

4.6

Smart features

▼Worse than 95%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 85%
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Ranked #668 of 1,316 models in Portable Speakers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

32%

5.4

Audio

20%

5.6

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

4.9

Controls

3%

9.8

Design

3%

4.6

Smart features

5.6
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 83.4% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.4
Audio output power
8 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 8 W which is lower than that of 73.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
44 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 44 mm which is smaller than that of 69.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.7% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 1 drivers, which is fewer than 75.6% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 24.4% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
130 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 130 Hz which is higher than that of 91.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker 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.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
yes
This portable speaker resists accidental impacts. 67.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
250.5 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 250.5 g which is lighter than that of 85% of portable speakers.
Height
7.52 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 7.52 cm which is shorter than that of 75.3% of portable speakers.
Width
14 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 14 cm which is narrower than that of 62.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
2.61 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 2.61 cm which is shallower than that of 98.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Has beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • 10.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2
    the average portable speaker
    Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.85 vs 8).
    8.85 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.63 vs 4.21).
    8.63 vs 4.21
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • 55 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (30 ms vs 85 ms).
    30 ms vs 85 ms
  • 4 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (96 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    96 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Resists accidental impacts
    This portable speaker resists accidental impacts, while the average portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 549.5 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (250.5 g vs 800 g).
    250.5 g vs 800 g
  • 5.69 cm shallower
    This portable speaker is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.6 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    2.61 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.88 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.52 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 70 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (130 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    130 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 2.7% worse value for money
    Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.35 vs 7.5).
    7.35 vs 7.55
  • 70 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (130 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    130 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 12 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (8 W vs 20 W).
    8 W vs 20 W
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has fewer speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 6 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (44 mm vs 50 mm).
    44 mm vs 50 mm
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.

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cnet.com
16/02/2019
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Harman Esquire Mini 2 review: A slim Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a backup battery
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pcmag.com
08/03/2019
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geekspin.co
29/01/2020
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cnetfrance.fr
02/10/2019
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Harman Esquire Mini 2 Review: A good travel speaker, but not for audiophiles
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08/03/2019
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geekspin.co
29/01/2020
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Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 review: A luxurious and pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker
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cnet.com
16/02/2019
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2

  • Sleek and premium metallic design that fits a modern lifestyle
  • Highly compact, ultra-slim, and lightweight body similar to a smartphone size
  • Clear mid and high frequencies with crisp vocal and instrumental details
  • Acts as a built-in power bank to charge external devices via USB
  • Upgraded USB-C charging interface for modern cable compatibility
  • Includes a high-quality leather carrying pouch for safe transportation
  • Integrated kickstand allows the speaker to stand upright during playback

What customers don't like about Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2

  • Lacks deep bass response and punch due to the thin chassis size
  • Audio can sound thin or occasionally distorted at maximum volume levels
  • More expensive than many other micro Bluetooth speakers in its category
  • No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
  • Microphone and speakerphone performance lacks strong background noise cancellation
  • Using the power bank feature drains the main speaker battery very quickly

Verdict

The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini 2 is an ultra-slim, travel-friendly Bluetooth 4.2 speaker measuring 5.51 x 2.96 x 1.02 inches and weighing 0.55 lbs. It features an 8W RMS output driver, a built-in kickstand, a dual-microphone noise-canceling conferencing system, and a 2,200 mAh rechargeable battery that delivers up to 10 hours of playtime while doubling as a USB-C power bank. Main pros include its highly portable premium aesthetics, crisp vocal clarity for calls, and useful power bank utility, though it suffers from a notable lack of low-end bass punch and does not carry an official IP water-resistance rating.

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