Portability
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 800 g
- JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- 6.36 kg
Speaker comparison
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 vs JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.
01Selected  Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000In Stock | 02  JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
KSh 48,500In 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 2 if you want larger 135 mm drivers.
Output power
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 190 W rated output
- JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- 100 W rated output
Audio
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Three-way stereo design
- JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- Microphone system: 2x Wireless Digital Mics
Software
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- Harman Kardon One
- JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- Works with the JBL PartyBox app
Signal-to-Noise ratio
- Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
- 80 dB A-weighted
- JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- >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 6.36 kg).
JBL PartyBox On the Go 2
- Larger drivers: 135 mm (vs 40 mm).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 800 g | 6,360 g |
| Output power | 190 W rated output | 100 W rated output |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Weight | 800 g | 6.36 kg |
| Audio | Three-way stereo design | Microphone system: 2x Wireless Digital Mics |
| Software | Harman Kardon One | Works with the JBL PartyBox app |
| Signal-to-Noise ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | >80 dB |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A | USB charge output up to 11 V / 2 A with speaker off |
| Placement / mounting | Desktop placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Type | Desktop Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
| Wired inputs | HDMI ARC | USB, Aux (3.5mm), Mic/Guitar Input (6.3mm) |
| 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.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use A2DP (Bluetooth profiles / codecs).
- Both go up to 240 V (power source).
- Same frequency response: 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB).
In summary
Choose Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 for more total output and a lighter build; JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 offers drivers.
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