Connections
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- JBL Boombox 3
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 vs JBL Boombox 3
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock | 02  JBL Boombox 3
KSh 49,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 if you want a lighter build (800 g) and an adjustable multicolour lightshow. Choose the JBL Boombox 3 if you want larger 114 mm drivers.
Portability
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
- JBL Boombox 3
- 6.7 kg
Output power
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
- JBL Boombox 3
- 180 W rated output
Software
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Harman Kardon One
- JBL Boombox 3
- Works with the JBL Portable app
Multi-Speaker
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Auracast multi-speaker connection
- JBL Boombox 3
- PartyBoost stereo and multi-speaker connection
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Lighter: 800 g (vs 6.7 kg).
- Adjustable multicolour lightshow.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
JBL Boombox 3
- Larger drivers: 114 mm (vs 40 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL Boombox 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 800 g | 6,700 g |
| Output power | 190 W rated output | 180 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | 800 g | 6.7 kg |
| Software | Harman Kardon One | Works with the JBL Portable app |
| Multi-Speaker | Auracast multi-speaker connection | PartyBoost stereo and multi-speaker connection |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | >80 dB |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A | USB-A power-bank output, 5 V / 2 A |
| Placement / mounting | Desktop placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Type | Desktop Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Wired inputs | HDMI ARC | AUX input |
| HDMI | One HDMI ARC, HDCP 1.4 | Portable speaker design |
| Lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow | No party lightshow |
| Party features | Auracast multi-speaker playback | Not a party-speaker product |
| Home cinema features | HDMI ARC TV connection, dolby audio | Not a home-cinema speaker |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz–20 kHz |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Both go up to 240 V (power source).
In summary
Choose Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 for a lighter build and an adjustable multicolour lightshow; JBL Boombox 3 offers drivers.
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