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Harman kardon Onyx Mini Portable Wireless Speaker Black
Last Updated: January 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.9
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538
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Sound Quality
262sound quality, sounds, mini, size, little speaker
+97%
-3%
" ... love the speaker. ... "
" ... Sound quality can't be beat for the price point!!! ... "
" ... I already own the Harman/Kardon Onyx studio the big speaker and has been an amazing speaker. ... "
" ... Sounds great for the size. ... "
" ... Crisp and clear sound, base is not heavy but not distorted either. ... You need and equalizer to get a better sound. ... "
" ... At the beginning, it sounds nice. ... Sound is clear and balanced. ... If you want to hear it, go to YouTube. ... This should be a 5 stars speaker. ... The sound is nice tuned. ... Balanced clear sound. ... I love it, especially for vocals. ... "
" ... The sound is better than our Bose CD system. ... I wear hearing aids and the sound is crisp and clear. ... "
" ... I’m glad we went with this brand as the sound is so much better than our previous speaker. ... The quality of sound this little dynamo puts out is just as good as having 2 to 4 stereo speakers placed around a room. ... I’m no expert but l love the rich, full sound that this little Bluetooth puts out. ... "
Volume
126room, loud, volume, little speaker, small
+94%
-6%
" ... Superior sound for a small speaker. ... "
" ... Love this speaker! ... Really fills the room, lots of power for a little speaker. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and its loud enough for me to fully enjoy it even in the backyard ... "
" ... great speaker, small but powerful ... "
" ... I love this speaker! ... "
" ... Awesome portable speaker! ... "
" ... I'm extremely satisfied with my choice of speaker. ... "
" ... Good qualify of the sound and big volume. ... "
Bass
75speaker, small speaker, treble, rich, mini
+99%
-1%
" ... The sound quality and Bass are simply beautiful. ... It even has a mini sub woofer in back that really bumps the bass. ... "
" ... Clear sound at low to high ranges, and although the bass is not amazing, it’s more than I’d expect from such a small speaker. ... "
" ... This is thanks to the passive speaker radiator on the back, which can be fun to watch bounce around on bass-heavy songs. ... "
" ... Great sound for small size base is surprising ... "
" ... Small, but mighty, with nice highs and bass. ... "
" ... I only wish it had a little more bass, but it still exceeds the task ... "
" ... It's a healthy non-distorted sound too (at loud volume) the bass this thing puts out is super impressive, the size is great, as u can see i put it on my windowsill, I bought 2 to make them my rear surround sound, will keep u updated! ... PS- I think it helps the bass if u have its back to a corner like I do (see pix) ... "
" ... Not a lot of bass but it sounds nice ... "
Size
72speaker, portable, small, sound, mini
+100%
" ... This speaker packs a lot of power in a portable size. ... "
" ... This little speaker is perfect for rooms 20x20 in size. ... But if you looking for a high quality, small and lite weight speaker to fill a room full of your favorite music, this one will do the trick! ... "
" ... Not that loud but great sound and very portable ... "
" ... This small thing is the bomb. ... "
" ... It's a pretty nice speaker for the size. ... "
" ... very good soud in small package ... "
" ... I use this bluetooth speaker for traveling. ... "
" ... Great sound and easy to travel with! ... "
Bluetooth
62speaker, speakers, connect, via bluetooth, use
+92%
-8%
" ... Great sound from this small Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Best bluetooth for the money I have found in 5 years searching for the right multi use speaker. ... "
" ... Bluetooth is super easy to connect and controls are easy to see and use. ... "
" ... Amazing little thing, everyone I've showed it to is impressed with the output best Bluetooth I've heard yet. ... "
" ... pairing is easy & you can even pair 3 different devices to it at once. ... "
" ... Great sound for a small bluetooth speaker and at a great price. ... "
" ... My favorite features are the ability to connect multiple phones to it and pair with a 2nd speaker. ... "
" ... I wanted something cheaper but still with decent sound for the office and this H/K Onyx Mini is perfect - beats the Anker 20W Bluetooth speaker for sure! ... "
Price
54worth, money, worth the money, well worth, great product
+96%
-4%
" ... It's great for for the price. ... "
" ... outstanding speaker if you can get this for under 85 bucks it is about the best under 100. ... "
" ... Great sound for a great price! ... "
" ... I read the reviews of all the competitors in this price range and this beat them, and now I know why. ... "
" ... It was definitely paying the extra price for the Harmon Kardon quality and reputation!! ... "
" ... Money well spent ... "
" ... We got it on sale for $59 and can’t beat the bang for the buck. ... "
" ... Great sound for the price. ... It sounds better, but also cost nearly $100 more. ... "
Battery Life
51battery, charge, lasts, hour, volume
+78%
-22%
" ... Charges up fairly fast and I'm on day 3 with about 10-12 hours of playback on the first charge. ... "
" ... The sound is really impressive and battery life is amazing -- I go 2 to 4 weeks without charging it. ... "
" ... They do have a rechargeable battery so they can be moved around the house. ... "
" ... Great sound, great fidelity, terrific battery life, what more can I say? ... "
" ... Battery life was really good and I loved every bit of it. ... "
" ... The battery life so far is excellent. ... Since getting it yesterday and playing it around 50-60% volume for at least 6 hours, the battery indicator is still near full. ... "
" ... Battery life is also exceptionally good. ... "
" ... I love that it holds a charge for hours and you can take it anywhere. ... "
Charging
38speaker, charging, lasts, charger, battery
+29%
-71%
" ... Today it is October 4, 2017 and the Mini will not charge nor stay on even when plugged in more than one minute. ... "
" ... One of the speakers actually burned in the back where you would charge it at. ... "
" ... Im subtracting one star for the lack of bass and short charging cable. ... I understand this speaker is portable however the charging cable is inconveniently short. ... "
" ... The mini usb charger does not work now . ... "
" ... Doesn’t hold charge at all and never charges fully sadly. ... "
" ... I have the first larger speaker, tho has lost its charge. ... "
" ... It had been charged fully and plugged in when not in use. ... "
" ... No charging cables. ... "
Device Compatibility
37connect, bluetooth, paired, dot, mini
+97%
-3%
" ... After trying out some other bluetooth speakers which couldn't seem to handle the output of an iphone, this is a nice speaker at a lower price point than Bose. ... "
" ... And the connection to my Iphone was so easy. ... "
" ... It was easy to connect. ... "
" ... I have no trouble switching from laptop to phone by cycling Bluetooth on and off on the device. ... "
" ... on the phone didn't connect to my bose radio, and this is great - I can put it in my car, or in my office -- or at home, and the sound is fantastic! ... "
" ... We used it with an Echo Dot and it works well. ... "
" ... The Onyx Mini works perfectly with the Amazon Dot. ... "
" ... The speakers can be connected by bluetooth for a true stereo experience, ... "
Capacity
35speaker, rooms, office, loud, house
+100%
" ... Great speaker for my hotel room. ... "
" ... Really fills the room, lots of power for a little speaker. ... "
" ... Nearly perfect for a home office. ... "
" ... Placed in 14x14 foot kitchen to listen to our Echo that's located in another room. ... "
" ... I bought this speaker for a shelf next to my desk at home . ... I keep mine in one room of my home. ... "
" ... My room mate has the big one, and I just bought this little one. ... "
" ... Now we'll have one in the BR too, or in the LR and kitchen while entertaining. ... "
" ... I even use it when I go inside the steam room/sauna. ... "
As Gift
19bought, birthday, present, son, loves
+100%
" ... Will be adding another as a Christmas present. ... "
" ... I love this little powerful speaker so much so I bought another one for my son, and he loves, loves it as well! ... "
" ... Brought this for my daughter bday and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... I purchased two for myself last year then bought these two for birthday gifts. ... "
" ... Present for wife. ... "
" ... Got it as a gift for my husband's birthday and it sounds wonderful! ... "
" ... Got it for our teenager daughter for her birthday. ... "
Ease of Use
18sound, good, use, set, great sound
+100%
" ... It is easy to install and to couple to the Wi-Fi, The sound is expansive, clear and detailed, which is surprisingly good for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... Easy connecting, and plenty of great sound in our condo. ... "
" ... Can fill a room easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and its loud enough for me to fully enjoy it even in the backyard ... "
" ... It’s easy to use & set up, also doesn’t take up much space with the sound quality just as good as a full sized HK ... "
" ... Bluetooth is super easy to connect and controls are easy to see and use. ... "
" ... A little difficult to sink the two but overall, great value. ... "
" ... It was easy to connect. ... "
Product Reliability
18speaker, working, weeks, charge, unit
+22%
-78%
" ... however, since mine was defective so quickly, I cant recommend it. ... "
" ... for about 2 months. ... Now it no longer turns on. ... "
" ... It was a piece of useless junk. ... "
" ... Stopped working after a few months, speaker doesn’t charge anymore. ... "
" ... I am not surprised with flimsy for a 10.00 unit, but this one should have been colored yellow, like lemon. ... HK has said that they will replace the unit- it's been about 4 weeks and we still haven't received the replacement unit. ... "
" ... It stop working! ... "
" ... Plugging in constantly helped for awhile, but then the static crackling started. ... It started out working fine and running on a charge but after a few months, it would cut off within minutes after being unplugged. ... "
" ... Can’t say I’m surprised considering I’ve bought probably 5 speakers in 2 Years that have died . ... "
For Travel
14traveling, travel, speaker, rooms, road
+100%
" ... Takes it on business trips. ... "
" ... Great sound and easy to travel with! ... "
" ... Nice for travel and use at the pool/beach. ... "
" ... It's on first thing in the AM, goes in the bathroom while he showers and in his tote bag as he leaves for work. ... "
" ... Great for traveling on the road in hotel rooms! ... "
" ... I use this bluetooth speaker for traveling. ... "
" ... Haven't had time to really use it, but so far so good with the couple of times I took it on the road. ... "
" ... I do not mind that fact, I have other speakers for doing outdoor stuff like BBQ'ing, going to the river/beach, camping, day at the park/picnic, hiking, out & about etc . ... "
Frequencies
14mids, treble, bass, vocals, sound
+100%
" ... Deep, rich bass for music and vocals. ... "
" ... EQ is well designed. ... "
" ... The sound range is great amd has some great mids and highs. ... "
" ... The sound range is great amd has some great mids and highs. ... "
" ... Audio is crisp and clean and the lower frequencies are robust without being distorted. ... "
" ... That's a good enough bandwidth to feel the lows and discern the crispy highs. ... It sounds to me that the low mids are boosted. ... "
" ... I love it, especially for vocals. ... "
" ... Portable speaker with great sound on the bass, treble and mids. ... "
Call quality
14phone, hear, conference calls, calls, call
+100%
" ... You can hear it from far distances! ... "
" ... I wear hearing aids and the sound is crisp and clear. ... "
" ... I work in a large factory with constant noise, most people complain about how they cant walk 3 feet from their speakers and still hear music, I've got two of these I connect together and you can hear them a good distance away. ... "
" ... Have not made any calls on it yet, so I’m no use there, but the general sound quality is good so I’d assume the same for that. ... "
" ... love the speaker. ... "
" ... I even use it as,a great speakerphone. ... "
" ... unlike its bigger brother, the mini has conference call capabilities. ... "
" ... Also as a conference phone it is fantastic- everyone hears me very clearly and the quality of the speaker is overkill for taking calls, so no issues hearing anyone that isn't having problems with their own phone. ... It's nice because it mutes all your laptop sounds while you're on a call, so no annoying windows sounds when you're on the phone with a client. ... "
For Kids
13bought, husband, daughter, birthday, christmas
+100%
" ... My girl friend loves it. ... "
" ... Got it for our teenager daughter for her birthday. ... "
" ... Best tool for substitute teaching. ... "
" ... My husband loves it! ... "
" ... We bought this for our daughter to take to college. ... "
" ... She LOVES It! ... "
" ... Brought this for my daughter bday and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband for his birthday and we love it. ... "
Design
13looks, look, quality, nice, modern
+92%
-8%
" ... It's a very sleek, modern design, with pretty good build quality and materials. ... It looks very nice on a shelf or table or what have you. ... This unit actually won a Red Dot Design award, which is something snooty Europeans give to products that have form + function. ... "
" ... Love the size, quality and modern/upscale look, it's perfect! ... "
" ... Over all look I like. ... "
" ... I like the luxurious look and feel of the materials and the sound effects that it does when switched on, seeking for a device, . ... "
" ... It really looks great too . ... it sits on the island in our modern kitchen and looks like a sculpture. ... "
" ... It's simple design is very appealing. ... "
" ... Plus it's very attractive. ... "
" ... Yes, it's a little larger than the competitors, so it draws attention, but it's also very visually pleasing. ... "
Marketplace
11seller, product, much, expected, worth
+91%
-9%
" ... My item came quickly and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... It was everything I expected from the familiar company. ... "
" ... Vendor was efficient and delivered on time. ... "
" ... Check out my pictures. ... "
" ... Product promptly arrived as usual per Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... I ended up buying it on Amazon because it was way cheaper. ... "
" ... That said Amazon provided great customer support and is paying for me to ship it back. ... "
Returns
10one, return, refund, ordered, amazon
+20%
-80%
" ... Contacted seller but no amswer. ... "
" ... I returned it so will see what happens ... "
" ... My friend came over and agreed I should return it with zero hesitation. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... Extremely unhappy and now I can't return it! ... "
" ... I have to return this one. ... I have to return this one. ... "
Build Quality
9speaker, well, weeks, travel, three
+67%
-33%
" ... The Onyx 2 is almost twice the price and has cheap leg-stands that broke within a few weeks of use (granted I travel with the speaker -- sitting at home the Onyx 2 is perfectly fine). ... It sounds great, but as I said it needs to stay plugged in to the wall to be functional, and the fragile legs make it unreasonable to travel with -- I've Gorilla Glue'd one of the legs back on three times now). ... "
" ... A solid piece of gear, well built. ... "
" ... Speaker feels very well made. ... "
" ... Speaker feels very well made. ... "
" ... It's a very sleek, modern design, with pretty good build quality and materials. ... "
Ports
8port, mini, speaker, cord, charger
+38%
-63%
" ... The mini usb charger does not work now . ... "
" ... The recharging port has come lose in less than a few months. ... "
" ... I have two of these speakers and the power cord usb receptacle has been a problem with both since the day I got them. ... "
" ... USB charging port went wonky with like use after a few weeks. ... "
" ... The only negative is the charging port seems very fragile. ... "
Fit
8speaker, move, around, well, weeks
+50%
-50%
" ... The only negative is that the shape of the speaker makes it kinda awkward to hold and move around. ... "
" ... I should give this product one star because it cracks, pops, and cuts out with three weeks of gentle use. ... "
" ... Bas not strong enough. ... "
Cables
7speaker, charging, short, cable, power
+43%
-57%
" ... i have to fiddle around with the cord to get a good connection . ... "
" ... I have two of these speakers and the power cord usb receptacle has been a problem with both since the day I got them. ... You have to play with the cord/jack to get it in just the right position to make the connection to charge the speaker and then monitor it while charging to make sure the connection remained intact. ... "
" ... No charging cables. ... "
Delivery
7shipping, shipped, received, prime, per
+100%
" ... It was packaged well and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Vendor was efficient and delivered on time. ... "
" ... package came on time. ... everything was in package. ... Worked right out of the box. ... "
" ... Product promptly arrived as usual per Amazon Prime. ... Speaker was shipped per Amazon Prime so it arrived in two days. ... "
Water Resistance
7beach, water resistant, water, weather, waterproof
+100%
" ... It’s not waterproof so exercise some caution and it’ll be just fine. ... "
" ... Nice for travel and use at the pool/beach. ... "
" ... I also didn't need the waterproof feature. ... "
" ... Better sound than the Bose competition for less, but its probably the lack of water resistance. ... "
" ... It would be great to take to the beach or picnic for listening to music. ... "
" ... The size and weight make it portable, but not as much as one of those UE or JBL cylindrical things that are water resistant/proof (this isn't) and generally have a more action-sports build to them. ... "
" ... IF that be the case, This speaker is proof that. ... "
Controls
6speaker, buttons, wish, top, one
+67%
-33%
" ... 1) It is very easy to bump the power button and turn the speaker off or on. ... "
" ... Great sound, volume control could be more sensitive ... "
" ... I've actually accidently turned on the speaker after placing my backpack on the ground since the speakers buttons were facing downward. ... "
" ... 3 people can connect at once and take turns playing songs. ... you can also control the music on your phone with the controls on the top of the speaker. ... "
Comfort
6speaker, hand, best, volume, size
+83%
-17%
" ... Best Portable Speaker I've bought ,hands down. ... "
" ... Clear sounding with enough bass to keep these older ears happy! ... "
" ... If placed in a higher position the sound is projected over your head. ... "
" ... Hands down the best speaker for the price. ... "
Clarity
5+100%
" ... And the clarity's 100%. ... "
" ... The clarity fades a little when turned up high ... "
" ... Everything is crystal clear. ... "
Storage
5room, fill, easy
+100%
" ... Great aesthetics in any room we put it ... "
" ... We'll see how it holds up. ... "
" ... Can fill a room easy. ... "
" ... Perfect for a small space. ... "
" ... Perfect for a small space. ... "
Product As Described
4+100%
" ... My item came quickly and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Everything was as expected ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Check out my pictures. ... "
Color
3+67%
-33%
" ... Nice Size, Sound, color! ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... Did the job. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Just stop looking around and get it. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes