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Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Marshall Kilburn II & Brass

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 4,200 g. Bluetooth 5.4 connection. Mains-powered product. 160 W rated output. Works with the Harman Kardon One app. KSh 36,000Out of Stock	02 Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass 2,500 g. Bluetooth 5.0 connection. IPX2 rating. 20+ hours. 36 W total amplification. KSh 41,000In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 if you want Bluetooth 5.4 and a lower price (KSh 5,000 less). Choose the Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass if you want a lighter build (2.5 kg).

Weight

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5: 4.2 kg
Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass: 2.5 kg

Connections

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5: Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass: Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Output power

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5: 160 W rated output
Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass: 36 W total amplification

Battery life

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5: Mains-powered product
Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass: 20+ hours

Type

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5: Home Speaker
Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass: Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5

Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
Lower price: KSh 36,000 (KSh 5,000 less).

Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass

Lighter: 2.5 kg.

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Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5

4,200 g.
160 W rated output.
4.2 kg.
Bluetooth 5.4.
Mains-powered product.
• 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x.
Home Speaker.
5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App).
45Hz – 20kHz.

Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass

2,500 g.
36 W total amplification.
2.5 kg.
Bluetooth 5.0.
20+ hours.
1 woofer, 2 tweeters.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
No party lightshow.
52 Hz-20 kHz.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Brand	Harman Kardon	Marshall
Model	Aura Studio 5	Kilburn II Black & Brass
Type	Home Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	—	Black & Brass

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Dimensions	284 x 232 x 232 mm	243 x 162 x 140 mm (W x H x D)
Weight	4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)	2.5 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Battery	Mains-powered product	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs	A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2	Qualcomm aptX; AAC not supported
USB	Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A)	—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	Auracast™ Support	—
App Support	Harman Kardon One App	—
Bluetooth Range	—	10 m (30 ft)
Wi-Fi	—	Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Wired Inputs	—	3.5 mm input
HDMI	—	Portable speaker design
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	—	No microphone or guitar input

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
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	Not a home-cinema speaker
Special Features	360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials	True Stereophonic 360° sound; aptX; carrying strap; visual battery indicator
Voice Assistant	—	No built-in voice assistant

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Drivers	• 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x 25mm (Tweeter)	1 woofer; 2 tweeters
Frequency Response	45Hz – 20kHz	52 Hz-20 kHz
Total Power Output	160W RMS	36 W total amplification
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	80 dB A-weighted	—
Speaker Configuration	—	Stereo; bass-reflex cabinet; True Stereophonic 360° sound
Maximum SPL	—	100.4 dB @ 1 m
Amplifier	—	1 x 20 W Class D woofer amplifier; 2 x 8 W Class D tweeter amplifiers
Audio Channels	—	Stereo
Sound Modes / EQ	—	Analogue bass, treble and volume controls
Audio Features	—	True Stereophonic 360° sound; bass-reflex cabinet; rugged vinyl exterior; solid metal grille; guitar-inspired carrying strap

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Power Source	AC Power (Not portable/No Battery)	Rechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery Life	Mains-powered product	20+ hours
Charging Time	Mains-powered product	—
Fast Charging	Mains-powered product	—
Charging Port	Mains-powered product	—
Power Consumption	—	Network standby power consumption: No

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Speaker / Soundbar	Aura Studio 5	Kilburn II Black & Brass
Subwoofer	No subwoofer supplied	No subwoofer supplied
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	No remote control supplied
Other Accessories	Not applicable	Not applicable
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation
Power Cable	—	USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	—	—
Mounting Accessories	—	Portable design

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5	Marshall Kilburn II Black & Brass
Controls	—	Bluetooth button; power/volume knob; bass knob; treble knob; battery indicator
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IPX2
Materials	—	Rugged vinyl exterior; solid metal grille; guitar-inspired carrying strap
Placement / Mounting	—	Free-standing portable placement

Similarities

Both connect over Bluetooth.
Same party features: not a party-speaker product.

In summary

Choose Marshall Kilburn II Black for a lighter build; Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 is the cheaper choice if you do not need a lighter build.

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