Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi vs Sonos Play

What Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi does better (0) and where Play wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Harman-Kardon · 2025Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi

0 advantages≈ $290

Sonos · 2026Play

9.6Score

0 advantages≈ $340

Higher score

Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura Studio 5 Wi-FiPlay

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

Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Play has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi≈ $290	Sonos Play≈ $3409.6
Sound
Speaker channels	—	Stereo
Lowest frequency	45 Hz	—
Highest frequency	20,000 Hz	—
Stereo	Yes	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	24 h
Power bank function	—	Yes
Mains powered	Yes	No
Battery powered (portable)	No	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	—
USB-C	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
AirPlay	—	Yes
Spotify Connect	—	Yes
Multiroom	—	Yes
Voice assistant	—	Alexa
Voice assistant built in	—	Yes
Design & build
Weight	—	1,300 g
Width	234 mm	113 mm
Height	306 mm	192 mm
Depth	234 mm	77 mm
Protection rating	—	IP67
Water resistance (IPx)	—	IPx7
Dust protection (IP)	—	6
Colours	Black	—
Features
Hands-free calls	—	Yes
Party / stereo pairing	Yes	—
Light effects	Yes	—