Harman Kardon Neo

Harman Kardon constantly pleases fans of portable audio in the face of the JBL brand, but also releases models under its own name. The ultra-compact Bluetooth speaker Neo, released early last year, is priced at $65. Not cheap for such a small child, but worth it.

Style in every line

The speaker in a metal case will look great on a desktop next to a laptop and a smartphone, and a leather strap makes it convenient to take a stylish accessory with you on business trips and vacations. Neo is offered in three colours: black, blue and bronze, the latter looks especially stylish.

The speaker claims IPX7 water protection, but the USB-C and AUX connectors are not protected in any way, so if you drop it into water, consider it wasted.

Sound to match

Bluetooth 4.2 is responsible for wireless sound, and the standard SBC codec and one 40 mm speaker with a frequency response of 130 Hz - 20 kHz are responsible for its quality. You can not count on bass, but in general the sound is pleasant, legible, with a wide stage. Jazz, pop read very well, and in rap and dance music, bass drum beats are well transmitted.

The manufacturer focuses on crystal clear sound in call mode, thanks to a sensitive noise-canceling microphone, and this is true. Pleases and battery life. The device can withstand 10 hours at medium volume easily, and it charges for a relatively short time, from 0 to 100% in three hours.

Harman Kardon Neo successfully combines the qualities of a wireless speaker and a premium accessory. If you are a business person leading an active lifestyle, this is your choice.