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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 JBL PartyBox 100

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3
JBL PartyBox 100

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Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Picture
JBL PartyBox 100 Picture

Variants

  • Aura Studio 3 (Black)
  • PartyBox 100 (Black)

Our Verdict

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3

JBL PartyBox 100

The JBL PartyBox 100 is a better speaker than the Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 overall, though they're designed for different purposes. The JBL is a large, portable party speaker with RGB lights that can get incredibly loud and can produce a more extended low-bass. It also comes with mic and guitar inputs and can be used as a power bank for your devices. However, the Harman/Kardon is a wired speaker designed for home use that offers a wider and more open-sounding soundstage, thanks to its 360-degree design. It also has less compression present at max volume, resulting in cleaner-sounding audio at louder volumes.

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