Connections
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Cinema SB550
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs JBL Cinema SB550
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
KSh 36,000Out of Stock | 02  JBL Cinema SB550
KSh 35,500In Stock |
|---|
2 of 4 products
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and larger 143 mm drivers. Choose the JBL Cinema SB550 if you want a higher 250 W rated output and a lighter build (2.5 kg).
Portability
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 4.2 kg
- JBL Cinema SB550
- 2.5 kg
Output power
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 160 W rated output
- JBL Cinema SB550
- 250 W rated output
USB
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A)
- JBL Cinema SB550
- Type-A, 5 V DC, 0.5 A
Type
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Home Speaker
- JBL Cinema SB550
- Soundbar
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Larger drivers: 143 mm.
JBL Cinema SB550
- Higher rated output: 250 W.
- Lighter: 2.5 kg.
What matters most to you?
10 priorities selected.
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 4,200 g.
- 160 W rated output.
- 4.2 kg.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- • 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x.
- Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A).
- Home Speaker.
- 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App).
- Not a home-cinema product.
- 45Hz – 20kHz.
JBL Cinema SB550
- 2.5 kg.
- 250 W rated output.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm.
- Type-A, 5 V DC, 0.5 A.
- Soundbar with Subwoofer.
- No party lightshow.
- 3.1-channel Dolby Audio, HDMI ARC.
- 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB).
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harman Kardon | JBL |
| Model | Aura Studio 5 | Cinema SB550 |
| Type | Home Speaker | Soundbar with Subwoofer |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 284 x 232 x 232 mm | Soundbar: 950 × 64 × 80 mm; subwoofer: 200 × 324 × 250 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | Soundbar: 2.5 kg; subwoofer: 4.2 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2 | A2DP v1.3; AVRCP v1.6 |
| USB | Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A) | Type-A; 5 V DC, 0.5 A; MP3 (US playback; service-only in other versions) |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast™ Support | — |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One App | — |
| Wired Inputs | — | Optical; USB Type-A; HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | — | 1 HDMI ARC output; HDCP 1.4 |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | No microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App) | No party lightshow |
| Party Features | Not a party-speaker product | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | Not a home-cinema product | 3.1-channel Dolby Audio; HDMI ARC; wireless subwoofer |
| Special Features | 360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials | Bluetooth 5.3; low-profile soundbar design |
Audio
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | • 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x 25mm (Tweeter) | Soundbar: 3 × (45 × 100) mm racetrack drivers + 2 × 13 mm tweeters; subwoofer: 5.25 in (133 mm) wireless subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz – 20kHz | 45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 160W RMS | 250 W maximum @ THD 1% (soundbar 150 W; subwoofer 100 W) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | 3.1 channel |
| Amplifier | — | Soundbar 150 W + subwoofer 100 W; max @ THD 1% |
| Audio Channels | — | 3.1 |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Audio; 3.1-channel soundbar; wireless subwoofer |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC Power (Not portable/No Battery) | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz mains |
| Battery Life | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Mains-powered product | — |
| Fast Charging | Mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | Mains-powered product | — |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby less than 0.5 W |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Aura Studio 5 | 1 × soundbar |
| Subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | 1 × wireless subwoofer |
| Remote Control | No remote control supplied | Remote control with batteries |
| Other Accessories | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide; warranty card; safety sheet |
| Power Cable | — | Power cords (up to 8 pcs depending on region SKU) |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | 1 × HDMI cable |
| Mounting Accessories | — | Wall-mount bracket kit with screws |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL Cinema SB550 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | — | Tabletop or wall mount; wall-mount bracket kit included |
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Same battery: mains-powered product.
- Same party features: not a party-speaker product.
In summary
Choose JBL Cinema SB550 for more total output and a lighter build; Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 offers drivers.
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