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Neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor JBL Xtreme 2 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (18 days ago) we went through 115 Bluetooth Speaker expert endorsements , however neither Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 nor JBL Xtreme 2 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 | $200 | JBL Xtreme 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Customers like JBL Xtreme 2 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 about the same
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 Xtreme 2
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both JBL Xtreme 2 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 have very similar amazing customer reviews.
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 Xtreme 2 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 |
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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 Xtreme 2 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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JBL Xtreme 2 is more popular than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4
It's fairly safe to say that JBL Xtreme 2 is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4, based on its 10,000+ 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 Xtreme 2 | |||||
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JBL Charge 5 | $180 |
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10.0 Amazing
| 6 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular Better Reviews | |
Sonos Era 100 | $230 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sonos Era 100 N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | ||
Soundcore Motion X600 | $200 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Soundcore Motion X600 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | ||
Marshall Middleton | $250 |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
| 3 expert recommendations |
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 |
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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:
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Expert reviews [20]
- with a score: 15
- without a score: 5
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 20 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by AndroidGuys | 76 |
Score distribution:
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- 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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- Wireless Bluetooth streaming
- 15 hours of playtime
- IPX7 waterproof
- Durable fabric and rugged material
- Connector type: 3.5 millimeter stereo
- Power source type: Battery powered
- Bluetooth version:4.2
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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 Marshall Stanmore II .
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 $119.01 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($129.99).
JBL Xtreme 2 is a very 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 Flip 3 or Soundcore Motion X600 .
JBL Xtreme 2 was released in 2018. There are a lot of newer bluetooth speakers on the market. Show newer Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Xtreme 2 is $70 more expensive than an average bluetooth speaker ($129.99).