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Neither Anker SoundCore 2 nor Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 were recommended by experts this month

On 4 Mar 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Anker SoundCore 2 nor Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Bluetooth Speaker received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at JBL Charge 5 or other critically acclaimed Portable Bluetooth Speakers of this month.

For reference, JBL Charge 5 received 6 endorsements this month, from Digital Trends (26 Feb 2024), WIRED (18 Feb 2024) Tom's Guide (22 Feb 2024) and 3 others.

Rank Change Price Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Trends
TechHive
WIRED
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
SoundGuys
What Hi-Fi
1
- $130
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.
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N/A N/A $30
Anker SoundCore 2
The Anker SoundCore 2 Bluetooth Speaker is highly praised for its sound quality, battery life, portability, durability, and connectivity, making it a solid choice for those looking for an affordable and portable speaker.
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N/A N/A $250
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
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About our ranking methodology

Customers like Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 somewhat more

At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.

Anker SoundCore 2
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Anker SoundCore 2.

As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Anker SoundCore 2 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.

Anker SoundCore 2
In comparison:
Anker SoundCore 2 ranks #64 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
In comparison:
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 ranks #44 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker
In comparison:
OontZ Angle 3 Ultra ranks #95 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great





Anker SoundCore 2 is more popular than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5

It's fairly safe to say that Anker SoundCore 2 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, based on its 100,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.


To consider

Customers who view Anker SoundCore 2 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 often consider JBL Clip 3, a pricier option.
Table: Top compared alternatives for Anker SoundCore 2 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
JBL Clip 3 $37
In comparison:
JBL Clip 3 ranks #30 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.6
Amazing
No expert recommendations
Anker Soundcore 3 $51
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore 3
N/A
2 expert recommendations
JBL Go 3 $40
In comparison:
JBL Go 3 ranks #2 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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10.0
Amazing
No expert recommendations Better Reviews
Marshall Middleton $237
In comparison:
Marshall Middleton ranks #116 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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8.7
Great
3 expert recommendations
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Mar 2024 neither Anker SoundCore 2 nor Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 were recommended by key experts who publish Portable Bluetooth Speakers recommendations.
Rank Change Price Bluetooth Speaker
Digital Trends
TechHive
WIRED
Tom's Guide
Rtings.com
TechRadar
Popular Mechanics
PCMag
SoundGuys
What Hi-Fi
1
- $130
JBL Charge 5
The JBL Charge 5 is a durable and high-quality portable Bluetooth speaker with a well-balanced sound, long battery life, and PartyBoost feature, making it perfect for outdoor activities and gatherings.
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+4 $437
Sonos Move 2
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-1 $176
Sonos Roam
The Sonos Roam is a highly versatile and durable portable speaker that delivers excellent sound quality, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, voice assistant integration, and unique features such as Automatic TruePlay and wireless charging.
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10
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-1 $60
Tribit StormBox Micro 2
The Tribit StormBox Micro 2 is a durable and waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with powerful sound, long battery life, and versatile connectivity options.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

73
Total expert reviews: 17
  • with a score: 9
  • without a score: 8
Highest score by reviewindetail.com
94
Average score based on 17 reviews
73
Lowest score by What Hi-Fi
60

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20

Expert reviews [8]

No critic scores
Total expert reviews: 8
  • with a score: 0
  • without a score: 8
From Seller:
  • Unbelievable sound: 12W of pure audio power with enhanced bass Thunders from dual neodymium drivers. An advanced digital signal processor ensures pounding bass and zero distortion at any volume.
  • Intense bass: exclusive bass up™ technology and a patented spiral bass port boost low-end frequencies to make the beats hit even harder.
  • Read more
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
  • Read more
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0848061057669, 0848061057676, 0848061063943
UPC Numbers: 848061057669, 848061057676, 848061063943
Model Numbers: A3105011, AK-848061057669, AK-848061057676, AK-A3105014, AK-A3105034, AK-A3105091
EAN Numbers: 0028292282997, 0028292283000, 0028292283017, 6925281938191
UPC Numbers: 028292282997, 028292283000, 028292283017
Physical Features
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Weight

13 oz
 

4.1 lbs
 
Water Resistance

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
IPX5 - Protection from small water jets
No
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
Yes
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
Yes
No
Battery

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
24 hours
8 hours
Charging Time How long it takes to charge the battery
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5 hours
battery_charging_full 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
No
No
Sound Quality
speaker_group 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
Stereo
speaker_group Number of Drivers To understand the inner-workings of a Bluetooth speaker, look first at the number and type of drivers. Drivers are the cones or horn-shaped objects inside the speaker box. The number of drivers tells ... Show more
2
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wifi_tethering 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
No
No
Speaker Breakdown Use the speaker breakdown to better understand sound quality based on the makeup of the speaker. Manufacturers will often report additional details on the speaker drivers, such as the shape (cone or d ... Show more
Dual neodymium drivers
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Total Output Power Also known as “power handling,” a speaker’s total output power is recorded in wattage. A watt is a measure of electrical power. Thus, higher output means more powerful (or louder) speakers. When deter ... Show more
12 watts
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graphic_eq 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
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2402MHz – 2480MHz
wifi_tethering Connectivity
Bluetooth Range If you can find it, you should always check the Bluetooth range of your speaker. You won’t realize it isn’t long enough until it stops working for you! Bluetooth range is important for a couple of rea ... Show more
66 ft
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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
Yes
No
device_hub 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
No
Yes
settings_input_composite 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
Yes
Yes
phonelink_ring 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
No
No
speaker_group 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
No
Yes
nfc 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
No
No
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
No
No
radio FM Radio
No
No
Additional Features
Additional Features Any other features that make this device unique
24 hour / 500-song playtime IPX5 water-resistant rating and dustproof engineering Latest Bluetooth 4.2 technology
Wireless Bluetooth Streaming
Accessories Chargers, cables, cases that come with the device
3.5mm premium auxiliary cable
1x Power adaptor
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Anker SoundCore 2 is a very popular and one of the cheapest options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as iHome iBT68 or Sony SRS-XB10 .

Anker SoundCore 2 is $80 less expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 is a popular and one of the more expensive options. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as JBL Extreme 3 or JBL PartyBox 100 .

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 is $124.96 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($124.99).

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