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Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4 vs JBL PARTYBOX ENCORE

What Aura Studio 4 does better (2) and where PARTYBOX ENCORE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4
Harman-Kardon · 2023Aura Studio 4
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
JBL PARTYBOX ENCORE
JBL · 2022PARTYBOX ENCORE
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $250
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Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura Studio 4PARTYBOX ENCORE
232 × 284232276 × 327293
Aura Studio 4PARTYBOX ENCOREDifference
Height284 mm327 mm−43 mm
Width232 mm276 mm−44 mm
Depth232 mm293 mm−61 mm

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

Why is Aura Studio 4 better than PARTYBOX ENCORE?

  1. Output power130 W vs 100 W+30%
  2. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 50 Hz+11%

Why is PARTYBOX ENCORE better than Aura Studio 4?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power130 W100 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—6 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.1
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,600 g—
Width232 mm276 mm
Height284 mm327 mm
Depth232 mm293 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effectsYesYes
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