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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 vs Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3
Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

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Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Picture
Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8 Picture
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
No
Battery Powered
No
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
No
Battery Powered
Yes

Variants

  • Aura Studio 3 (Black)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Black)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Blue)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Champagne)

Review

See Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Review
See Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8 Review
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Our Verdict

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3

Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

The Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is a better all-around speaker than the Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3. While the Aura Studio 3 is a wired speaker, the Onyx Studio 8 can run off a battery, meaning it can be used outdoors or more easily set up in different rooms. The Onyx Studio 8 is also better built, has a more balanced default sound profile, and has better controls. That said, the Aura Studio 3 has better directivity and lower latency with iOS and Android devices. 

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