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Harman Kardon Luna vs JBL PULSE 4

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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01Selected Harman Kardon Luna 1,130 g. Up to 12 hours per charge. 40W Total. Bluetooth 5.3. IP67 water and dust resistance. KSh 16,000Out of Stock	02 JBL PULSE 4 1,260 g. Up to 12 Hours Playback. 20 W rated output. Bluetooth 4.2. IPX7 water and dust resistance. KSh 12,500In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Harman Kardon Luna if you want IP67 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.3 and a lighter build (1.13 kg). Choose the JBL PULSE 4 if you want High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow / Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns and a lower price (KSh 3,500 less).

Weight

Harman Kardon Luna: 1.13 kg
JBL PULSE 4: 1.26 kg

Output power

Harman Kardon Luna: 40W Total
JBL PULSE 4: 20 W rated output

Connections

Harman Kardon Luna: Bluetooth 5.3
JBL PULSE 4: Bluetooth 4.2

Water resistance

Harman Kardon Luna: IP67 water and dust resistance
JBL PULSE 4: IPX7 water and dust resistance

Lightshow

Harman Kardon Luna: No party lightshow
JBL PULSE 4: High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow / Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Harman Kardon Luna

IP67 water and dust resistance.
Newer Bluetooth 5.3.
Lighter: 1.13 kg.

JBL PULSE 4

High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow / Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns.
Lower price: KSh 12,500 (KSh 3,500 less).

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Harman Kardon Luna

1,130 g.
40W Total.
1.13 kg.
Up to 12 hours per charge.
Bluetooth 5.3.
IP67 water and dust resistance.
No party lightshow.
60Hz – 20kHz (-6dB).

JBL PULSE 4

1,260 g.
20 W rated output.
1.26 kg.
Up to 12 hours per charge.
Bluetooth 4.2.
IPX7 water and dust resistance.
High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow / Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns.
70Hz–20kHz.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Brand	Harman Kardon	JBL
Model	Luna	PULSE 4
Type	Portable Bluetooth Speaker	Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Color	—	Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Weight	1.13 kg	1.26kg
Dimensions	—	96 × 96 × 207mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Battery	—	Up to 12 Hours Playback

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Bluetooth	5.3 (Multi-device pairing)	Bluetooth 4.2 \| A2DP 1.3 \| AVRCP 1.6
Wi-Fi	Bluetooth-only portable speaker	Bluetooth-only portable speaker
HDMI	Portable speaker design	Portable speaker design
Microphone / Guitar Inputs	No microphone or guitar input	No microphone or guitar input
Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing	Supported (Luna to Luna)	—
App Support	—	JBL Connect App \| Customize Lightshow \| Ambient Light Mode

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Voice Assistant	No built-in voice assistant	No built-in voice assistant
Lightshow	No party lightshow	High-Resolution 360° LED Lightshow \| Sound-Responsive Colors & Patterns
Party Features	Not a party-speaker product	Not a party-speaker product
Home Cinema Features	Not a home-cinema speaker	Not a home-cinema speaker

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Speaker Configuration	Portable Bluetooth	—
Frequency Response	60Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)	70Hz–20kHz
Total Power Output	40W Total (25W Woofer + 15W Tweeter)	20W RMS
Drivers	—	2.25" Transducer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	—	>80dB

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Power Source	Rechargeable battery / USB charging	Rechargeable battery / USB charging
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours	—
Charging Time	2.5 hours via USB-C	—
Charging Port	—	USB-C \| Approx. 3.5 Hours Charging

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Water & Dust Resistance	IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof	IPX7 Waterproof \| Up to 3 Feet / 1m
Materials	Recycled Plastic, Fabric & Aluminum	—
Placement / Mounting	Free-standing portable placement	Free-standing portable placement

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Harman Kardon Luna	JBL PULSE 4
Speaker / Soundbar	Luna	PULSE 4
Subwoofer	No subwoofer supplied	No subwoofer supplied
Remote Control	No remote control supplied	No remote control supplied
Power Cable	USB charging cable	USB charging cable
Audio / HDMI Cable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Mounting Accessories	Portable design	Portable design
Other Accessories	—	JBL Pulse 4 \| USB-C Charging Cable \| Quick Start Guide \| Safety Sheet \| Warranty Card
Documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation	Quick Start Guide and safety documentation

Similarities

Both are rated for up to 12 hours per charge.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Same type: Portable Bluetooth Speaker.
Same Wi-Fi: bluetooth-only portable speaker.
Same HDMI: portable speaker design.
Same party features: not a party-speaker product.

In summary

Choose Harman Kardon Luna for IP67 water and dust resistance and a lighter build; JBL PULSE 4 is the cheaper choice if you do not need IP67 water and dust resistance.

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