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Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4 vs JBL Xtreme 4

What Aura Studio 4 does better (1) and where Xtreme 4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 4
Harman-Kardon · 2023Aura Studio 4
1 advantage≈ $190
vs
JBL Xtreme 4
JBL · 2024Xtreme 4
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $210
Higher score
8.2Sound8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura Studio 4Xtreme 4
232 × 284232297 × 149141
Aura Studio 4Xtreme 4Difference
Height284 mm149 mm+135 mm
Width232 mm297 mm−65 mm
Depth232 mm141 mm+91 mm
Weight3,600 g2,100 g+1,500 g

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

Why is Aura Studio 4 better than Xtreme 4?

  1. Output power130 W vs 100 W+30%

Why is Xtreme 4 better than Aura Studio 4?

  1. Weight3,600 g vs 2,100 g+71%
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.3+26%
  3. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 44 Hz+2%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Xtreme 4JBL Xtreme 4≈ $2108.6
Sound
Output power130 W100 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz44 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,600 g2,100 g
Width232 mm297 mm
Height284 mm149 mm
Depth232 mm141 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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