Reviewers Liked
- Chic portable design
- Excellent build quality
- Amazing battery life
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Distorts with heavy bass tracks
- Kickstand isn't adjustable
- Expensive
Harman Kardon Esquire Mini
As such, this won’t be for everyone, but if you need better sound out of your phone or laptop than what you currently have and want a power bank inside of it, too, the Harman/Kardon Esquire Mini is totally worth considering, just make sure your music isn’t totally reliant on bass, otherwise you just won’t hear much.
-- As reviewed by Gadget Guy Australia
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By Gadget Guy Australia
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As such, this won’t be for everyone, but if you need better sound out of your phone or laptop than what you currently have and want a power bank inside of it, too, the Harman/Kardon Esquire Mini is totally worth considering, just make sure your music isn’t totally reliant on bass, otherwise you just won’t hear much.
By CNET UK
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The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini is a great-looking micro Bluetooth speaker that works quite well as a speakerphone, but is bass-challenged, so it isn't much of a music...
By Gizmodo
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By TechRadar
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The premium Esquire Mini comes fully recommended for those looking for a feature-packed Bluetooth speaker that's as chic as it is capable.
By TechRadar AU
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Despite its size, the $149 (£129.99) Harmon/Kardon Esquire Mini stands with a tall message. While design and performance are elements that are often forced together in the polluted Bluetooth speaker market, the Esquire Mini represents harmony in the...
By Digital Trends
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By PC Mag
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By 9to5mac.com
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By technologytell.com
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By Gear Diary
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Inside the box I found Esquire Mini wireless speaker, a USB cable, a leather wrist strap and paperwork.I was surprised- shocked actually- that the speaker didn't come with any sort of protective carrying bag or punch. After all, this speaker is designed...
By soundandvision.com
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The Mini boasts an 8-hour playtime via the built-in lithium-ion battery, but it can also be used to charge your playback devices via its own USB output jack. I almost wish that carrying lanyard could be used to strap my phone to the Esquire Mini for a...
By CNET France
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By Les Numériques
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L'Esquire Mini est une enceinte nomade à l'ergonomie et à la construction excellentes, mais dont les performances sont considérablement en retrait. Parfaite pour l'audio-conférence, elle est très pratique, nomade et compacte, mais peu recommandable pour...
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