Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
Critic consensus:
A portable Bluetooth speaker that has great overall sound and bass quality that really rocks the party. But once the battery is dead, it'll take you quite some time to fully recharge.
Opinion Breakdown
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Praised for [14 points]
- Good Sound Quality - 8 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Sound Quality [8]100%
- Good Bass Sound - 6 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Good Bass Sound [6]75%
- Bluetooth Connectivity - 6 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Bluetooth Connectivity [6]75%
- Portability - 5 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Portability [5]63%
- Multiple Color Variation - 4 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Multiple Color Variation [4]50%
- Easy Controls - 4 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Easy Controls [4]50%
- Has Battery Life Indicator - 4 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Has Battery Life Indicator [4]50%
- 3.5mm Input - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]3.5mm Input [3]38%
- Long Wireless Range - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Long Wireless Range [3]38%
- Loud Sound - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Loud Sound [3]38%
- Has Dual Sound - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Has Dual Sound [3]38%
- Multipoint Pairing - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Multipoint Pairing [3]38%
- Great Minimal Design - 1 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Great Minimal Design [1]13%
- Has Decent Battery Life - 1 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Has Decent Battery Life [1]13%
Criticized for [7 points]
- Slow Charging - 7 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Slow Charging [7]88%
- Not Compatible with Any of the HK Apps - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Not Compatible with Any of the HK Apps [3]38%
- No Microphone - 3 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Microphone [3]38%
- Not Waterproof and Shockproof - 2 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]Not Waterproof and Shockproof [2]25%
- No Stereo Separation - 2 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Stereo Separation [2]25%
- No Voice Assistance - 2 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No Voice Assistance [2]25%
- No IP Resistance - 1 out of 8 experts mentioned this.[click on link below to go to review]No IP Resistance [1]13%
Expert reviews [8]
Total expert reviews: 8
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 8
From Seller:
- Harman Kardon Onyx studio 5 Bluetooth 4. 2 enables wireless streaming for room-filling sound & Speakerphone lets you take hands-free calls
- Rechargeable battery provides up to 8 hours of playtime, so you can keep the party going all night long
- 50W total system power and 50Hz – 20kHz frequency response for crisp sound & connect up to 2 smart devices at the same time and take turns playing DJ
- Wirelessly connect 2 Harman Kardon Onyx studio 5 speakers for an elevated Audio experience (additional speaker sold separately)
- Round silhouette and premium fabric cover deliver an elegant look and feel & integrated aluminum carrying handle makes it easy to take the speaker anywhere
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Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight
4.1 lbs
Speakers range from not being able to handle even a drop of water to being able to be fully submerged in water for several minutes. Do you plan to take your speaker outside? To the beach? To the pool? In the shower? Then you definitely need to verify the level of water resistance before purchasing. You can tell the water resistance by the IP rating—the higher the rating, the more resistant the speaker is to the elements. For reference, the first digit refers to dust protection and the second digit refers to water protection. It reads as: IP68. Anything higher than IP66 will be dust- and splash-proof, meaning it can handle some contact with water, but cannot be fully submerged or soaked.
Water Resistant
IPX rating if applicable
No
Rugged Design Bluetooth speakers can be durable, rugged, shockproof, dustproof, armored, splash-proof, water resistant and waterproof - all of which can be overwhelming and confusing. In order for a speaker to be c ... Show more
Dustproof Dust is a difficult element to combat, since it accumulates naturally and you have very little control over its ability to clog up your speaker. Dust and electronics just don’t get along very well. A ... Show more
Battery life for Bluetooth speakers is measured in milliampere hours (mAh). Manufacturers will report the battery life of a speaker in the average number of hours it takes to empty from a full charge. Keep in mind this number is based on medium levels of usage. If you play the speaker on full volume, it will drain the battery faster. Some specialty features like using the speaker to charge your phone or casting an LED light show will also drain the battery faster. The manufacturer reported number is just an estimate, and may be slightly different based on your usage.
It’s also important to consider is the type of battery. Rechargeable lithium-ion (LI-ion) batters are ideal, but some speakers only take standard or rechargeable AA/AAA/C/D batteries. You may even find Bluetooth speakers that recharge via solar power—great for outdoor use!
Battery Life
Charging Time
How long it takes to charge the battery
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Power Bank This refers to the speaker’s ability to act as a charging station for your device. In addition to input power (which charges the speaker), some speakers also come with output power, meaning it can cha ... Show more
Sound Quality
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Sound System A speaker’s sound system is described as either mono or stereo. Mono speakers play audio from a single channel, giving the impression that the sound is coming from one direction. Stereo uses two or mo ... Show more
Stereo
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Subwoofer Having a separate speaker driver dedicated to the lower frequency tones gives your speaker a more robust, rounded out sound. It allows the other drivers to focus on the sounds that they’re best equipp ... Show more
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Frequency Range Measured in Hertz (Hz), frequency response range describes how high and low a speaker can play. The larger the range, the better the speaker will be at reproducing the audio being played. As a frame o ... Show more
2402MHz – 2480MHz
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Connectivity
Hands-Free Function If you plan on using your speaker to make and take calls, it needs to come equipped with a built-in microphone and speakerphone. To make a call, you can use voice-activated dialing or key in the numbe ... Show more
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Connects to Multiple Devices In most cases, your Bluetooth speaker will connect to one device at a time and your device will connect to one Bluetooth speaker at a time. Some speakers come equipped with a feature that allows you t ... Show more
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Aux Cable Port While Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to connect your device to a speaker, at times you may want to use a hardwired connection instead. You would do this through a 3.5mm headphone or auxiliary jack. ... Show more
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Remote / App Control Apart from the controls on the speaker itself, some Bluetooth speakers may come with a remote to turn the speaker on or off, activate Bluetooth scanning, turn volume up or down, or respond to calls. I ... Show more
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Connects to Other Speakers Generally speaking, Bluetooth speakers aren’t usually meant to connect to other Bluetooth speakers unless they come equipped with a hub or transmitter. In those situations, your device connects to the ... Show more
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NFC Near Field Communication (NFC) is a new technology that allows you to connect devices by simple tapping them together. To use it, your device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.) and your speaker must have ... Show more
AirPlay AirPlay is a feature for Apple products that offers another way to connect your devices to Bluetooth speakers. The speaker must come equipped with AirPlay in order for you to connect your Apple device ... Show more
radio
FM Radio
Additional Features
Additional Features
Any other features that make this device unique
Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
Accessories
Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
1x Power adaptor
Official Urls:
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH STREAMING
Stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth to enjoy room-filling sound. Connect up to 2 smart devices at the same time and take turns playing music.
UP TO 8 HOURS OF PLAYTIME
The rechargeable battery supports up to 8 hours of playtime.
WIRELESS DUAL SOUND
Wirelessly connect two Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 speakers for an elevated music listening ex...
EAN Numbers: 0028292282997, 0028292283000, 0028292283017, 6925281938191
UPC Numbers: 028292282997, 028292283000, 028292283017
