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Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Apple HomeView

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5

  • 4,200 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.4 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 160 W rated output.
  • Harman Kardon One.
KSh 38,500In Stock
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Apple HomeView

Apple HomeView

  • 952 g.
  • Device capacity: up to six recognized users.
  • Wired power.
  • Video and audio calls: faceTime over Wi-Fi.
  • Sensors: ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometer.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple HomeView is the better buy: it is lighter (952 g).

Weight

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
4.2 kg
Apple HomeView
952 g

Connections

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5
Bluetooth 5.4
Apple HomeView
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5

  • Mains-powered product.
  • 160 W rated output.
  • Harman Kardon One.
  • Weighs 4.2 kg.

Apple HomeView

  • Lighter: 952 g (vs 4.2 kg).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the questions buyers ask most. Tick a topic to add it, untick one to hide it.

4 priorities selected.
How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Portability4,200 g952 g
Output power160 W rated outputWired power
Weight4.2 kg952 g
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
BrandHarman KardonApple
ModelAura Studio 5HomeView
TypeHome Speaker—
Product type—Smart display and home hub (tabletop model)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Dimensions306.4 × 234 × 234 mm (H × W × D)145.5 mm width; 136.7–173.2 mm height and 96.0–130.2 mm depth depending on tilt
Weight4.2 kg952 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
BatteryMains-powered product—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Network connection—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 6.0

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Bluetooth5.4—
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2—
USBUSB-C service port—
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingAuracast multi-speaker connection; two Aura Studio 5 speakers for stereo—
App SupportHarman Kardon One—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Lightshow5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App)—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema product—
Special Features360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Speaker ConfigurationThree-way design; six mid-high drivers, tweeter and subwoofer—
DriversSix 40 mm mid-high drivers; 25 mm tweeter; 143 mm subwoofer—
Frequency Response45 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)—
Total Power Output160 W RMS (2 × 20 W + 20 W + 100 W)—
Signal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB A-weighted—
Sound Modes / EQCustom EQ in Harman Kardon One—

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Power Source100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz—
Battery LifeMains-powered product—
Charging TimeMains-powered product—
Fast ChargingMains-powered product—
Charging PortMains-powered product—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
MaterialsPost-consumer recycled plastic and aluminium—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Speaker / SoundbarAura Studio 5—
SubwooferNo subwoofer supplied—
Remote ControlNo remote control supplied—
Power CableAC power cable—
Other AccessoriesNot applicable—
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentation—

Compatibility & Security

Compatibility & Security specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Compatible cameras and sensors—Apple Home and Matter accessories; compatible cameras and sensors
Device capacity—Up to six recognized users; up to nine simultaneous camera feeds
Supported protocols—Thread, Matter and Apple Home
Automation—Scenes, schedules and voice-controlled routines
Detection features—Face recognition; smoke and carbon monoxide alarm Sound Recognition
Alarm and notifications—Alerts on compatible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Storage & Network

Storage & Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Ports—USB-C power connector
App compatibility—Home, FaceTime, Messages, Music, Calendar, Reminders, Find My, Safari and more
Subscription requirements—Some media and HomeKit Secure Video features require subscriptions; compatible accessories sold separately
Privacy and security—A18 Secure Exclaves; personal content separated by user; Private Cloud Compute

Power

Power specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Power requirements—Wired power; included 30W adapter, 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
In the box—HomeView, 1.5 m USB-C cable, 30W adapter and documentation

Display and camera

Display and camera specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Display—7-inch IPS Liquid Retina; 1088 × 1088 pixels, 220 ppiSection: Display and camera
Brightness—0.3–500 nitsSection: Display and camera
Display Features—True Tone; oleophobic coating; proximity-responsive interfaceSection: Display and camera
Camera—12MP, f/2.4; Center StageSection: Display and camera
Video And Audio Calls—FaceTime over Wi-FiSection: Display and camera

Audio and intelligence

Audio and intelligence specifications comparison
SpecificationHarman Kardon Aura Studio 5Apple HomeView
Chip—Apple A18Section: Audio and intelligence
Speakers—Two full-range drivers, down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiatorsSection: Audio and intelligence
Audio—Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; computational audio; AirPlay multiroomSection: Audio and intelligence
Microphones—Four beamforming microphonesSection: Audio and intelligence
Assistant—Siri AI with Apple IntelligenceSection: Audio and intelligence
Sensors—Ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometerSection: Audio and intelligence
Colours—Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink and Space GraySection: Audio and intelligence
Setup Requirements—iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later; Wi-Fi internetSection: Audio and intelligence

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

The Apple HomeView is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

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