Weight
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 4.2 kg
- Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- 1.97 kg
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
KSh 36,000Out of Stock | 02  Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
KSh 37,000Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 if you want Bluetooth 5.4, the Harman Kardon One app and a lower price (KSh 1,000 less). Choose the Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV if you want a lighter build (1.97 kg).
Connections
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- Bluetooth 4.2 connection
Software
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Works with the Harman Kardon One app
- Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- No companion app
Multi-Speaker
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Auracast™ Support
- Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- Bose SimpleSync compatible
USB
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A)
- Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- No user USB input
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Harman Kardon One app for settings and updates.
- Lower price: KSh 36,000 (KSh 1,000 less).
Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- Lighter: 1.97 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.
- Works with the Harman Kardon One app.
- Auracast™ Support.
- Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A).
- Home Speaker.
- 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App).
- Not a home-cinema product.
Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV
- 1,970 g.
- AC mains.
- 1.97 kg.
- Bluetooth 4.2.
- No companion app.
- Bose SimpleSync compatible.
- No user USB input.
- Soundbar.
- No party lightshow.
- Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harman Kardon | Bose |
| Model | Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Type | Home Speaker | Soundbar |
| Announced | — | 2020 |
| Color | — | Black |
Design
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 284 x 232 x 232 mm | 593.4 × 56.1 × 102.1mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 1.97kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
Connectivity
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2 | — |
| USB | Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A) | No user USB input |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast™ Support | Bose SimpleSync compatible |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One App | No companion app required |
| Bluetooth Range | — | Up to 10m / 33ft |
| Wi-Fi | — | No Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Wired Inputs | — | Optical digital input, 3.5mm AUX input and 3.5mm BASS output |
| HDMI | — | 1 × HDMI ARC with CEC |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | No microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dolby Digital, dialogue mode, HDMI ARC/CEC and optional wired Bose Bass Module support |
| Special Features | 360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials | Auto-wake, enhanced dialogue and Bose SimpleSync compatibility |
| Voice Assistant | — | No built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | • 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x 25mm (Tweeter) | 3-speaker array; Bose does not publish driver dimensions |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz – 20kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 160W RMS | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Compact 2.0-channel soundbar with three-speaker array |
| Audio Channels | — | 2.0-channel |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dialogue mode and adjustable bass |
| Audio Features | — | Dolby Digital; enhanced dialogue reproduction |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC Power (Not portable/No Battery) | AC mains |
| Battery Life | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
| Charging Time | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
| Fast Charging | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
| Charging Port | Mains-powered product | Mains-powered product |
| Power Consumption | — | Standby: <0.5W |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker |
| Subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | No remote control supplied | Remote control with preinstalled battery |
| Other Accessories | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety instructions |
| Power Cable | — | AC power cord |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | Optical digital audio cable; HDMI cable not supplied |
| Mounting Accessories | — | Wall bracket sold separately |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Bose TV Speaker – Soundbar for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | — | Supplied remote control and HDMI-CEC TV control |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | Indoor mains-powered design |
| Materials | — | Metal and plastic |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Tabletop or optional Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket |
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same battery: mains-powered product.
- Same party features: not a party-speaker product.
In summary
Bose TV Speaker – is the lighter option to carry; Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 trades extra weight for the Harman Kardon One app.
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