Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker
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| Feature |  Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 |  Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000.00 | KSh 33,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 0.43 kg (0.95 lbs) |
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General
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harman Kardon | Sonos |
| Model | Aura Studio 5 | Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
Design
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 284 x 232 x 232 mm | 168 mm x 62 mm x 60 mm |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 0.43 kg (0.95 lbs) |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2 | — |
| USB | Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A) | — |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast™ Support | — |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One App | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) & Bluetooth 5.2 |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App) | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | 360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials | Automatic Trueplay, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Voice Assistant | — | Integrated far-field microphones support Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa, letting you skip tracks or check the weather while your hands are busy preparing a barbecue. |
Audio
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | • 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x 25mm (Tweeter) | One tweeter, one midwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz – 20kHz | — |
| Total Power Output | 160W RMS | — |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | — |
| Amplifier | — | Two Class-H digital amplifiers |
| Audio Features | — | Microphone system: Far-field microphone array (Echo cancellation) |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC Power (Not portable/No Battery) | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 10 hours continuous playback |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | USB-C (15W, 5V/3A) |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Aura Studio 5 | Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Other Accessories | N/A | Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C cable (1.2m) |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Power Cable | — | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
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