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Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Kanto ORA Reference Desktop Speakers

What Aura Studio 5 does better (3) and where ORA Reference Desktop Speakers wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5
Harman-Kardon · 2025Aura Studio 5
3 advantages≈ $290
vs
Kanto ORA Reference Desktop Speakers
1 advantage≈ $270
Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura Studio 5ORA Reference Desktop Speakers
234 × 306234100 × 175141
Aura Studio 5ORA Reference Desktop SpeakersDifference
Height306 mm175 mm+131 mm
Width234 mm100 mm+134 mm
Depth234 mm141 mm+93 mm

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

Why is Aura Studio 5 better than ORA Reference Desktop Speakers?

  1. Output power160 W vs 50 W3.2×
  2. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5+8%
  3. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 70 Hz+56%

Why is ORA Reference Desktop Speakers better than Aura Studio 5?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power160 W50 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz70 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)No—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Width234 mm100 mm
Height306 mm175 mm
Depth234 mm141 mm
ColoursBlack—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
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