How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. Aura Studio 4 vs Aura Studio 5

Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4 vs Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5

What Aura Studio 4 does better (0) and where Aura Studio 5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4
Harman-Kardon · 2023Aura Studio 4
0 advantages≈ $190
vs
Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5
Harman-Kardon · 2025Aura Studio 5
2 advantages≈ $290
Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura Studio 4Aura Studio 5
232 × 284232234 × 306234
Aura Studio 4Aura Studio 5Difference
Height284 mm306 mm−22 mm
Width232 mm234 mm−2 mm
Depth232 mm234 mm−2 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Aura Studio 4 better than Aura Studio 5?

Aura Studio 4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Aura Studio 5 better than Aura Studio 4?

  1. Output power130 W vs 160 W+23%
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.4+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power130 W160 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.4
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,600 g—
Width232 mm234 mm
Height284 mm306 mm
Depth232 mm234 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare