Experts recommend KRK Rokit 5 G4 more than Yamaha HS5
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer KRK Rokit 5 G4 over Yamaha HS5, but both Studio Monitors have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, KRK Rokit 5 G4 received 4 recommendations: from E-Home Recording Studio, Hyperbits Gearank (30 May 2023) and 1 other. Yamaha HS5 was also endorsed 4 times: by Popular Science (8 Feb 2024), Hyperbits Music Radar (22 Mar 2024) and 1 other. However, experts generally ranked Yamaha HS5 lower than KRK Rokit 5 G4 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint  | E-Home Recording Studio  | woodandfirestudio.com  | Popular Science  | Hyperbits  | Gearank  | Careers In Music  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Music Critic  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $159 |  KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
| 5 | +1 | $200 |  Yamaha HS5 The Yamaha HS5 is a powerful and reliable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it a great choice for home studios and small recording spaces. | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 4 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- Hyperbits ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #2 and Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 20 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... #4 out of 20 Yamaha HS5 Best Entry Level Monitors (less than $400/pair)... ... ... Source: hyperbitsmusic.com - On 22 Jan 2024 PianoDreamers ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4 and KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #6
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Yamaha HS5 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... #6 out of 10 KRK Rokit 5 G4 Best Studio Monitor Under $500 (for intermediate studios)... ... ... Source: www.pianodreamers.com - E-Home Recording Studio ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 9 KRK Rokit 5 G4 The Most Popular Entry Level Studio Monitors Ever... ... ... Source: ehomerecordingstudio.com - On 30 May 2023 Gearank ranked KRK Rokit 5 G4 as #3
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 KRK Rokit 5 G4 The Best Studio Monitors Under $300... ... ... Source: www.gearank.com - On 8 Feb 2024
Popular Science ranked Yamaha HS5 as #1
Rank Studio Monitor Comment #1 out of 8 Yamaha HS5 Best overall... ... ... Source: www.popsci.com - On 22 Mar 2024 Music Radar ranked Yamaha HS5 as #4
Rank Studio Monitor Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Yamaha HS5 The best for a true representation of your recordings... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
After counting and adding up the 100 expert endorsements of the April rankings, KRK Rokit 5 G4 outranks Yamaha HS5. This is not to say that Yamaha HS5 is a bad option. Like KRK Rokit 5 G4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
KRK Rokit 5 G4 
Yamaha HS5 Customers like Yamaha HS5 and KRK Rokit 5 G4 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.
Yamaha HS5
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Both Yamaha HS5 and KRK Rokit 5 G4 have very similar amazing customer reviews.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling studio monitor receives a consumer score of 8.7 (great). Both KRK Rokit 5 G4 and Yamaha HS5 receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| KRK Rokit 5 G4 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Yamaha HS5 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Studio Monitor |
In comparison:
8.7 Great
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Yamaha HS5 is more popular than KRK Rokit 5 G4
It's fairly safe to say that Yamaha HS5 is a more popular studio monitor than KRK Rokit 5 G4, based on its 500+ 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 KRK Rokit 5 G4 and Yamaha HS5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Presonus Eris E5 | $150 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper More Popular |
 | Pioneer DM-40 | $149 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | Cheaper |
 | PreSonus Eris E.45 | $200 |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
| 2 expert recommendations | More Popular |
 | KRK Rokit 8 G4 | $250 |
We don't yet have enough review information for KRK Rokit 8 G4 N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
| Rank | Change | Price | Studio Monitor | Pocket-lint | E-Home Recording Studio |
woodandfirestudio.com | Popular Science | Hyperbits | Gearank | Careers In Music | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | Music Critic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $399 |  Yamaha HS8 The Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitor is a powerful and reliable speaker with accurate sound reproduction and complete response control, making it ideal for professional use in larger studio spaces or for live performances. | - | 3 | 2 | - | 6 | 9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 2 | - | $720 |  Neumann KH 120 A The Neumann KH 120 A is a bi-amplified speaker system designed for accurate and detailed sound reproduction, making it ideal for critical listening applications in professional recording studios, post-production facilities, and broadcast environments. | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | 12 | 4 | - | - | 2 |
| 3 | +4 | $129 |  JBL 305P MkII The JBL 305P MkII is a highly recommended and affordable studio monitor that delivers accurate and detailed sound reproduction with advanced technology and excellent stereo imaging. | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 5 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
| 4 | - | $159 | KRK Rokit 5 G4 The KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a powerful and versatile studio monitor with a bi-amp design, accurate sound reproduction, and impressive bass performance, making it ideal for mixing and mastering music in small to medium-sized studios or home recording setups. | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Digital DJ Tips | 440 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 207 |
| Lowest score by Music Critic | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by Home DJ Studio | 94 |
| Average score based on 19 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Digital Stereophony | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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KRK Rokit 5 G4 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus Eris Studio Monitors or M-Audio BX5 .
KRK Rokit 5 G4 is $90.99 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
Yamaha HS5 is a very popular option in the middle of the studio monitors price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling studio monitors and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as PreSonus Eris E.45 or Behringer Truth .
Yamaha HS5 is $50 cheaper than the average studio monitor ($249.99).
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