Weight
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 4.2 kg
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- 6.1 kg
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
KSh 38,500In Stock | 02  JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
KSh 39,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 is the better buy: it has a higher 160 W rated output and is lighter (4.2 kg).
Connections
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- Bluetooth 4.2 connection
Output power
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- 160 W rated output
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- 100 W rated output
Battery life
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Mains-powered product
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- Up to 6 hours per charge
Charging time
- Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Mains-powered product
- JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- 3.5 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
- Higher rated output: 160 W (vs 100 W).
- Lighter: 4.2 kg (vs 6.1 kg).
- Lower price: KSh 38,500 (vs KSh 39,500).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 4.2).
JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential
- Rechargeable lithium-ion.
- Up to 6 hours per charge.
- 100 W rated output.
- IPX4 water and dust resistance.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | JBL PartyBox On-The-Go Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 4,200 g | 6,100 g |
| Output power | 160 W rated output | 100 W rated output |
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 6.1 kg |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Battery life | Mains-powered product | Up to 6 hours per charge |
| Battery capacity | Mains-powered product | Rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Charging time | Mains-powered product | 3.5 hours |
| Drivers | Six 40 mm mid-high drivers | 5.25-inch woofer, 2 x 1.75-inch tweeters |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | >80 dB |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
| Lightshow | 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App) | Yes, integrated party lightshow |
| Party features | Not a party-speaker product | TWS pairing, wireless microphone |
| Frequency response | 45 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
In summary
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a higher 160 W rated output and a lighter build.
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