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Monster Clarity HD Micro Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Audio output power:3.00 WBattery life:5 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:?

Monster Clarity HD Micro 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.

Monster Clarity HD Micro
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of portable speakers
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 90%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.4

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 88%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 89%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Monster Clarity HD Micro

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

32%

6.0

Audio

20%

5.4

Battery

18%

6.6

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

8.3

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.8
User score
User score
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 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
â–² Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Monster Clarity HD Micro has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is higher than 52.3% of products in this category.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

7.1
Audio output power
3 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 3 W which is lower than that of 91.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.8% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
35 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 35 mm which is smaller than that of 95.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
4 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 4 dB which is higher than that of 77.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.5% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
68 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 68 Hz which is higher than that of 60.5% 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
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% 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; HSP
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
5 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 5 hours which is shorter than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 5.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
?
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
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
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
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
?
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
?
Height
8.1 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 8.1 cm which is shorter than that of 71.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
18.1 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18.1 cm which is narrower than that of 49.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
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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Monster Clarity HD Micro vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 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.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 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.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 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.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 4.3 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    8.1 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50 mm).
    35 mm vs 50 mm
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 1 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (4 dB vs 3 dB).
    4 dB vs 3 dB
  • 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
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Monster Clarity HD Micro offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.13 vs 7.5).
    7.13 vs 7.55
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    Monster Clarity HD Micro
    the average portable speaker
    Monster Clarity HD Micro has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.1 vs 8).
    7.1 vs 8
  • 2x more expensive
    Monster Clarity HD Micro is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 17 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (3 W vs 20 W).
    3 W vs 20 W
  • 15 mm smaller main driver
    This portable speaker has a smaller main driver than the average portable speaker (35 mm vs 50 mm).
    35 mm vs 50 mm
  • 1 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (4 dB vs 3 dB).
    4 dB vs 3 dB
  • 8 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (68 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    68 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • 7 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (5 hours vs 12 hours).
    5 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 7 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2012 vs 2019).
    2012 vs 2019

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laptopmag.com
21/08/2012
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soundandvision.com
26/09/2012
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cnet.com
21/03/2013
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ilounge.com
17/05/2021
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bild.de
28/06/2013
Summary of the review
Mini Speaker Test: Bringing the Sound to the BBQ Lawn
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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 Monster Clarity HD Micro

  • Clear mid-range and bright treble performance
  • Extremely compact, lightweight, and highly portable design
  • Impressive volume output for its small physical footprint
  • Seamless and straightforward Bluetooth pairing process
  • Solid voice conferencing and clear speakerphone functionality
  • AptX codec support for higher-quality wireless audio streaming
  • Customisable look via swappable magnetic speaker grilles

What customers don't like about Monster Clarity HD Micro

  • Noticeable lack of deep bass response, leading to a thin sound profile
  • High initial retail pricing compared to market alternatives
  • Mediocre battery life, maxing out at roughly 5 to 6 hours
  • Reports of background hissing or audio popping when not playing music
  • Potential sound distortion or intense physical vibration at maximum volume
  • Voice command feature is generally unhelpful and frequently ignored by users
  • Bluetooth signal drops off significantly when passing through walls

Verdict

The Monster Clarity HD Micro is an ultra-compact portable Bluetooth speaker measuring 3.125 by 7.125 by 1.5 inches and weighing 13.8 ounces, utilizing Bluetooth v2.0 technology with AAC and apt-X codec support. It features two 35mm (1.5-inch) full-range drivers, a passive radiator subwoofer, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a built-in noise-canceling microphone for hands-free speakerphone functionality. Main pros include its highly travel-friendly footprint, a voice command system for hands-free operation, magnetically interchangeable front and rear grilles for visual customization, and up to 5 to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge. However, notable cons include its finicky top buttons where the volume controls double as track-skipping functions, its premium initial price point, and the lack of a dedicated remote control.

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