Volume
Sony SRS XE300
2,973.81cm³
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 11,528.66cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 takes up 11,528.66cm³, it is important to know the space that the speaker occupies just so as to ensure that it will fit with ease into the available space next to your other gadgets.
Sony SRS XE300's volume is 2,973.81cm³ meaning it
requires more space than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 with a difference cm³
Weight
Sony SRS XE300
1,300g
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 2,060g
We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Sony SRS XE300, at 1,300g
is lighter than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 with a difference g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should aim to purchase a lighter soundbar.
Height
Sony SRS XE300
238mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 260mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has a height of 260mm.
Sony SRS XE300, at 238mm
is shorter than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 with a difference -22mm
Width
Sony SRS XE300
105mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 278mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has a width of 278mm.
Sony SRS XE300, at 105mm
is smaller in width than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 by -173mm
Thickness
Sony SRS XE300
119mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 159.5mm
The thickness (or depth) of Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is 159.5mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)
Sony SRS XE300 has a thickness of 119mm,
meaning that it is less thicker than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 by -40.5mm
Is Dust Proof And Water Resistant
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
The Sony SRS XE300 is dustproof and water-resistant. A water-resistant device can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, if it is to be submerged in the water this is usually set to a given depth and for a specific time period.
Has A Subwoofer
Sony SRS XE300
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie. Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop.
Size Of Subwoofer
Sony SRS XE300
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 75mm
Bigger subwoofers are capable of producing deeper bass sounds. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has a 75 mm subwoofer
Has Stereo Speakers
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony SRS XE300 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 have stereo speakers
Driver Unit Size
Sony SRS XE300
71mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 20mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 driver unit is 20mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Sony SRS XE300 driver unit is 71mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 by 51mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound.
Drivers Count
Sony SRS XE300
2only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 2only
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).
Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has 2 only.
Sony SRS XE300 has 2 only
Has A Passive Radiator
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems. This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.
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, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC.
The Sony SRS XE300 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 both have a passive radiator
Snr - Signal To Noise Ratio
Sony SRS XE300
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 80dB
The signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the meaningful sound a speaker produces to the level of noise produced by internal components of that speaker, the higher the number the less perceived noise. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has an audio signal level of 80 dB higher than the level of noise.
Audio Output Power
Sony SRS XE300
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 4 x 15W
The audio output power of a device is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has 4 x 15W, this is the amount of power the speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
A higher audio output power results in louder, clearer sounds though this is not the sole factor determining the device's loudness. To better understand how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Lowest Frequency
Sony SRS XE300
20Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 50Hz
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4's lowest frequency is at 50Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Sony SRS XE300's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 got a juicier bass than the Sony SRS XE300
Highest Frequency
Sony SRS XE300
20,000Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 20,000Hz
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Sony SRS XE300's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
Battery Life
Sony SRS XE300
24hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 8hours
Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4's battery life is 8 hours
Sony SRS XE300's battery life is 24 hours. Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.
Charge Time
Sony SRS XE300
2hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 5hours
It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
Sony SRS XE300 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery
Has A Battery Level Indicator
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your speaker.
Sony SRS XE300 too has a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your speaker, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Standby Mode Power Consumption
Sony SRS XE300
0.3W
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
Also known as a device's energy-saving mode, the power consumption in standby mode measures the amount of power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in. Sony SRS XE300 has a standby mode power consumption of 0.3W
Multipoint Count
Sony SRS XE300
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 2only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 support multipoint, which 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.
Can Be Used Wirelessly
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
Sony SRS XE300 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Has An Aux Input
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack
Has A Socket For A 3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
Being an industry-standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.
Sony SRS XE300 too has this kind of connector
Has Bluetooth
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Both the Sony SRS XE300 and the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 have Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
Sony SRS XE300
v5.2
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 v4.2
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has a v4.2
Sony SRS XE300 has a Bluetooth version of v5.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Maximum Bluetooth Range
Sony SRS XE300
30meters
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 10meters
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.
The Sony SRS XE300 can connect at a 30meters distance via Bluetooth
Has Usb Type-C
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
Sony SRS XE300 supports USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Usb Ports
Sony SRS XE300
1only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 1only
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has 1 only
Sony SRS XE300 has 1 USB ports
Has An External Memory Slot
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
The device has a standard memory slot that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory devices, or easily retrieve data, such as music, and audio recordings, from the memory card.
Has A Microphone Input
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✗
A microphone port allows for connecting external high-end or specialized microphones that are better than those in-built into the device if any.
Has A Mobile App
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. Through this, you can alter settings, unlock features, and get real-time updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit.
Has Voice Commands
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
You can use your voice to control key functions of the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 and you can easily access it without pushing any button but just giving it voice commands.
The Sony SRS XE300 supports this feature, it has voice commands.
Has Voice Prompts
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
With voice prompts, the device notifies you via audio messages, say its battery is running low it will notify you that it's time to recharge the device.
Control Panel Placed On A Device
Sony SRS XE300
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 ✓
There is a control panel on the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 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.
The Sony SRS XE300 too have a control panel on them.
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