58points

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7

67points

JBL Charge 5

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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 vs JBL Charge 5

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5

Why is Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 better than JBL Charge 5?

  • Has stereo speakers
    ?
  • 10 Hz lower low-frequency
    ?

    50 Hzvs60 Hz
  • Has an AUX input
    ?
  • 20W more audio output power
    ?

    1 x 50Wvs1 x 30W
  • Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
    ?
  • Has a 3.5mm male connector
    ?
  • Supports pairing for stereo sound
    ?
  • 956.71 g lighter
    ?

    3.29 gvs960 g

Why is JBL Charge 5 better than Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7?

  • 84.36% less body volume
    ?

    2022.83 cm³vs12930.67 cm³
  • Has a battery level indicator
    ?
  • Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
    ?
  • Is dustproof and water-resistant
    ?
  • 27 mm bigger driver unit
    ?

    52 mmvs25 mm
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    ?

    20 hoursvs8 hours
  • 0.9 newer Bluetooth version
    ?

    5.1vs4.2
  • 2.31x more battery power
    ?

    7500 mAhvs3250 mAh

Price comparison

JBL Charge 5

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User reviews

Overall rating

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
9.1
8 User reviews
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
9.1/10
8 User reviews
JBL Charge 5
8.9
13 User reviews
JBL Charge 5
8.9/10
13 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.0/10
8 votes
9.5/10
13 votes

Sound quality

9.6/10
8 votes
8.8/10
13 votes

Design

9.1/10
8 votes
9.2/10
13 votes

Value for money

7.4/10
8 votes
7.7/10
13 votes

Portability

8.1/10
8 votes
9.8/10
13 votes

Comments

james

james

2 years ago

10 / 10

How i wish it had a USB socket

james

james

2 years ago

10 / 10

How i wish it had a USB socket

4 users found this helpful
jovany

jovany

2 years ago

10 / 10

Es mil veces mejor que la versión 4 en sonido...

jovany

jovany

2 years ago

10 / 10

Pros

  • Sonido....

Cons

  • No conectarse con una versión anterior....
0 users found this helpful
Russ

Russ

2 years ago

10 / 10

oublié qu’une si petite enceinte sonne si grande

Russ

Russ

2 years ago

10 / 10

Des basses HI-FI et aigus aiguisés!

0 users found this helpful

Design

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

IP67

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume

12930.67 cm³

2022.83 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

Sound quality

has stereo speakers
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency

20000 Hz

20000 Hz

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power

1 x 50W

1 x 30W

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
number of microphones

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

0

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.

Power

battery power

3250 mAh

7500 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life

8 hours

20 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

5 hours

4 hours

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 5)

How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 5)

The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Connectivity

multipoint count

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

2

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has aptX Lossless
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has LDAC
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

Features

Can be used wirelessly
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages – for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (JBL Charge 5)

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.

Miscellaneous

supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
supports pairing for stereo sound
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7
JBL Charge 5
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.

Price comparison

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