Connections
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL PartyBox On The Go
- Bluetooth 4.2 connection
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 vs JBL PartyBox On The Go
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock | 02  JBL PartyBox On The Go
KSh 49,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 if you want a higher 190 W rated output and a lighter build (800 g). Choose the JBL PartyBox On The Go if you want larger 133 mm drivers.
Portability
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
- JBL PartyBox On The Go
- 6.5 kg
Output power
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
- JBL PartyBox On The Go
- 100 W rated output
Speaker configuration
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Two satellite speakers and down-firing subwoofer
- JBL PartyBox On The Go
- Woofer and dual tweeters
Signal-to-Noise ratio
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 80 dB A-weighted
- JBL PartyBox On The Go
- >80 dB
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Higher rated output: 190 W (vs 100 W).
- Lighter: 800 g (vs 6.5 kg).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 4.2).
JBL PartyBox On The Go
- Larger drivers: 133 mm (vs 40 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 800 g | 6,500 g |
| Output power | 190 W rated output | 100 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Weight | 800 g | 6.5 kg |
| Speaker configuration | Two satellite speakers and down-firing subwoofer | Woofer and dual tweeters |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | >80 dB |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A | USB playback of MP3, WMA and WAV |
| Placement / mounting | Desktop placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Type | Desktop Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
| HDMI | One HDMI ARC, HDCP 1.4 | Portable speaker design |
| Lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow | Yes, integrated party lightshow |
| Home cinema features | HDMI ARC TV connection, dolby audio | Not a home-cinema speaker |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
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Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Both go up to 240 V (power source).
- Both cost KSh 49,000.
In summary
Choose Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 for more total output and a lighter build; JBL PartyBox On The offers drivers.
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