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Neither Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 nor Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 May 2024 (9 days ago) we went through 113 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 nor Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 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), What Hi-Fi (23 Apr 2024) SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) and 3 others.
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys
| WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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1 | - | $140 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | - | 6 | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $187 | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
N/A | N/A | $289 | Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Portable Bluetooth Speakers ranking? It's here
Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | WIRED | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | TechRadar | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | TechHive |
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1 | - | $140 | JBL Charge 5 The JBL Charge 5 is highly praised for its improved sound quality, robust design, and long battery life, though it faces criticism for lacking an AUX port and having connectivity issues with the JBL app. | 15 | 1 |
1 | 2 | 12 | - | 6 | - | - | - |
2 | - | $427 | Sonos Move 2 The Sonos Move 2 is lauded for its superior sound quality, extended battery life, and robust design, making it a versatile choice for both indoor and outdoor use, though its high price and size may limit its appeal for some users. | 4 | - | 2 | - | 5 | - | 8 | - | - | 5 |
3 | - | $169 | Sonos Roam A great speaker that can be taken anywhere | 3 | - | - | 10 | 11 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $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. | 8 | 3 | - | 9 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - |
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- Harman Kardon HARMKARD-AURASTUD2
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- Premium Harman Karden Design
- Bluetooth Wireless Connection
- Built-in rechargeable battery upto 5 hours playtime and gives you the convience of playing music anywhere at your home
- Deep bass from dual passive radiators Amazing audio performace delivering authentic sound.
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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.
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!
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 is a well-known 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 Xtreme or Bose SoundTouch 10 .
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 was released in 2017. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 is $48.10 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($139).
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 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 Sony SRS-XB40 or Ultimate Ears Epicboom .
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 is $149.88 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($139).