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Neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor JBL Flip 5 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (17 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor JBL Flip 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 What Hi-Fi (18 Mar 2024), SoundGuys (9 Feb 2024) TechRadar (4 Mar 2024) and 3 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi  | SoundGuys  | PCMag  | Popular Mechanics  | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | Tom's Guide  | WIRED  | TechHive  | Digital Trends  |
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| 1 | - | $180 |  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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| N/A | N/A | $249 |  Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $90 |  JBL Flip 5 The JBL Flip 5 is a highly portable and durable Bluetooth speaker with good bass performance, a 12-hour battery life, and an IPX7 waterproof rating, making it suitable for outdoor activities and personal use. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 
JBL Flip 5 Customers like JBL Flip 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.
JBL Flip 5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
JBL Flip 5, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Both Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 and JBL Flip 5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 |
In comparison:
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ranks #45 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
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| JBL Flip 5 |
In comparison:
10.0 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Flip 5 is more popular than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Flip 5 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4, based on its 70,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 and JBL Flip 5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Sonos Era 100 | $230 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sonos Era 100 N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Anker Soundcore Motion 300 | $80 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Anker Soundcore Motion 300 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | Marshall Middleton | $250 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Tribit Stormbox Flow | $80 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Tribit Stormbox Flow N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper |
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | What Hi-Fi | SoundGuys | PCMag | Popular Mechanics | TechRadar | Rtings.com | Tom's Guide | WIRED | TechHive | Digital Trends |
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| 1 | - | $180 | 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. | 1 | 1 | - | - | 7 | - | 12 | 2 | - | 15 |
| 2 |
- | $433 |  Sonos Move 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 10 | - | 5 | - | 5 | 4 |
| 3 | - | $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. | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 11 | 10 | - | 3 |
| 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. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 9 | - | 8 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by Trekbible | 84 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 74 |
| Lowest score by TechGearLab | 63 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [27]
- with a score: 18
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 27 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by Stereo Guide | 75 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- Amplify your listening experience by wirelessly connecting more than 100 HK connect+ enabled speakers.
- The rechargeable battery supports up to 8 hours of playtime
- 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.
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- This bundle includes (1) JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and (1) divvi! Protective Hardshell Case.
- PartyBoost allows you to pair two JBL PartyBoost–compatible speakers together for stereo sound or link multiple JBL PartyBoost–compatible speakers to pump up your party.
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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 Onyx Studio 4 is a very popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Marshall Middleton or Ultimate Ears Megablast .
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 was released in 2017. There are dozens of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is $117.01 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).
JBL Flip 5 is a very popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Tribit Stormbox Flow or EarFun UBoom L .
JBL Flip 5 is $52 cheaper than the average bluetooth speaker ($131.99).
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