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Speaker comparison

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 vs Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

Compared products
01Selected Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 Mains-powered product. Power source: AC mains. KSh 35,000In Stock Add to cart	02 Soundcore Boom 2 Plus Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Works with the Soundcore app. Up to 20 hours per charge. 30 W wired charging. 100 W rated output. KSh 29,190In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Soundcore Boom 2 Plus if you want a lower price (KSh 5,810 less). Choose the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 if you prefer AC mains and Home Speaker.

Battery life

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4: Mains-powered product
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: Up to 20 hours per charge

Charging

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4: Mains-powered product
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: 30 W wired charging

Type

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4: Home Speaker
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Lightshow

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4: No party lightshow
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: Beat-synchronised RGB lighting

Party features

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4: Not a party-speaker product
Soundcore Boom 2 Plus: PartyCast 2.0, optional lighting

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4

Power source: AC mains.

Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

Lower price: KSh 29,190 (KSh 5,810 less).
Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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6 priorities selected.

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4

AC mains.
Mains-powered product.
Home Speaker.
No party lightshow.
Not a party-speaker product.

Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

100 W rated output.
Up to 20 hours per charge.
30 W wired charging.
Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Beat-synchronised RGB lighting.
PartyCast 2.0, optional lighting.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Brand	Harman Kardon	Soundcore
Model	Aura Studio 4	A3134012
Type	Home Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	—	Black

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Battery	Mains-powered product	—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Bluetooth	—	Bluetooth 5.3
Wired Inputs	—	AUX input
USB	—	Rear USB-C charging and up to 10W device charging
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	—	TWS with two matching speakers; PartyCast 2.0 links compatible speaker groups
App Support	—	soundcore app; EQ, lighting, firmware updates and automatic shutdown settings

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Lightshow	No party lightshow	Beat-synchronised RGB lighting
Party Features	Not a party-speaker product	PartyCast 2.0; optional lighting
Home Cinema Features	Not a home-cinema product	—
Special Features	—	Floatable design; up to 10W device charging; operation recommended −10°C to 40°C; charging 0°C to 35°C

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Power Source	AC mains	Built-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging
Battery Life	Mains-powered product	Up to 20 hours at 50% volume with BassUp and light effects off; actual runtime varies
Charging Time	Mains-powered product	Approximately three hours with a certified 30W wall charger
Fast Charging	Mains-powered product	30W USB-C fast charging; compatible charger purchased separately
Charging Port	Mains-powered product	USB-C

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Speaker / Soundbar	Aura Studio 4	One Soundcore Boom 2 Plus speaker
Subwoofer	No subwoofer supplied	Not included
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	—
Other Accessories	Not applicable	—
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	Quick-start guide
Power Cable	—	60cm USB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included
Audio / HDMI Cable	—	—
Mounting Accessories	—	—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Speaker Configuration	—	Two woofers and two tweeters; electronic crossover
Drivers	—	Two 50W woofers and two 20W tweeters
Total Power Output	—	100W standard; up to 140W with BassUp 2.0
Maximum SPL	—	Up to 103dB stated by Soundcore
Audio Channels	—	2+2 driver configuration
Sound Modes / EQ	—	BassUp 2.0; customisable pro EQ in soundcore app
Audio Features	—	Electronic crossover; BassUp 2.0

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4	Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Controls	—	Power, Bluetooth, volume, BassUp and speaker pairing controls
Water & Dust Resistance	—	IPX7; seal waterproof cover correctly
Placement / Mounting	—	Portable freestanding speaker with carry handle

In summary

Soundcore Boom 2 Plus is the lower-priced option; neither stands out on the other features compared here.

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