Jbl Pulse 5 Vs. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Pulse 5 IP67

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represent a number The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.

Scoring IP67, the JBL Pulse 5's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Volume

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 10,578.43cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 takes up 10,578.43cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the speaker occupies just so as to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.

Weight

JBL Pulse 5 960g

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 2,940g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6, at 2,940g weigh less than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference g. Commonly a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Height

JBL Pulse 5 96.5mm

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 284mm

This represents the vertical dimension of a device, JBL Pulse 5 has a height of 96.5mm.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6, at 284mm is longer in height than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference 187.5mm

Width

JBL Pulse 5 223mm

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 291mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, JBL Pulse 5 has a width of 223mm.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6, at 291mm is wider than the JBL Pulse 5 with a difference 68mm

Thickness

JBL Pulse 5 94mm

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 128mm

The thickness (or depth) of JBL Pulse 5 is 94mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 has a thickness of 128mm, hence thicker than the JBL Pulse 5 by 34mm

Is Dust Proof And Water Resistant

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

The JBL Pulse 5 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.

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Has A Subwoofer

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

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.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 has stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Pulse 5's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 120mm

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 driver unit is 120mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Drivers Count

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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 6 has 2 only.

Has A Passive Radiator

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

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 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 and JBL Pulse 5 both have a passive radiator

Snr - Signal To Noise Ratio

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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 6 has an audio signal level of 80 dB higher than the level of noise.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Pulse 5 70Hz

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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 on the way through. JBL Pulse 5's lowest frequency is at 70Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6's lowest frequency is at 50Hz, this means that JBL Pulse 5 got a juicier bass than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6

Highest Frequency

JBL Pulse 5 20,000Hz

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 20,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. JBL Pulse 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

JBL Pulse 5 12hours

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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. JBL Pulse 5's battery life is 12 hours

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6's battery life is 8 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

JBL Pulse 5 4hours

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 5hours

It takes 4 hours to fully charge the JBL Pulse 5'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.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 takes 5 hours to fully charge the battery

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your speaker.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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.

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Multipoint Count

JBL Pulse 5 2only

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 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

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 also can be used wirelessly

Has An Aux Input

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack

Has Bluetooth

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Both the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 and the JBL Pulse 5 have Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

JBL Pulse 5 v5.1

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 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. JBL Pulse 5 has a v5.1

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 has a Bluetooth version of v4.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Pulse 5 10meters

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 10meters

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The JBL Pulse 5 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 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

JBL Pulse 5 1only

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, JBL Pulse 5 has 1 only

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Has A Mobile App

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. By this, you can change settings, unlock features, and get timely updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit.

Has Voice Commands

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

You can use your voice to control key functions of the JBL Pulse 5 and you can easily access it without pushing any button but just giving it voice commands.

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 supports this feature, it has voice commands.

Has A Radio

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

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

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✗

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

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 ✓

There is a control panel on the JBL Pulse 5 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 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 too have a control panel on them.

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Category	Features	JBL Pulse 5	Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP67	✗
	volume	✗	10,578.43cm³
	weight	960g	2,940g
	height	96.5mm	284mm
	width	223mm	291mm
	thickness	94mm	128mm
	is dust proof and water resistant	✓	✗
SOUND QUALITY	has a subwoofer	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✗
	driver unit size	✗	120mm
	drivers count	✗	2only
	has a passive radiator	✓	✓
	snr - signal to noise ratio	✗	80dB
	lowest frequency	70Hz	50Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	12hours	8hours
	charge time	4hours	5hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	multipoint count	2only	✗
	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	has an aux input	✓	✓
	has bluetooth	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.1	v4.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	usb ports	1only	✗
EXTRAS	has a mobile app	✓	✓
	has voice commands	✓	✓
	has a radio	✗	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
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