Short answer: the Focal Alpha 80 Evo. Both are rated 4.0/5 for sound quality (#90 and #78 of 118 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Focal Alpha 80 Evo costs $1,058 against $1,276 for the KRK Rokit 8 G5, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
What the Focal Alpha 80 Evo does well: The largest two-way in Focal’s Alpha Evo range, with an 8” Slatefiber woofer and a 1” aluminum inverted-dome tweeter driven by two Class D amplifiers (115W total). The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Focal Alpha 65 EVO.
What the KRK Rokit 8 G5 does well: An 8” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter, for deeper bass than the smaller Rokit models. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
Buy the Focal Alpha 80 Evo. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $218 less than the KRK Rokit 8 G5.
About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: Focal Alpha 80 Evo 3.7 to 4.3; KRK Rokit 8 G5 3.8 to 4.2). Treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Focal Alpha 80 Evo | KRK Rokit 8 G5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,058 per pair | $1,276 per pair |
| Ranked | #90 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #78 of 118 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 23 lbs (10.45 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 11.7”W x 13”D (390 x 296 x 330 mm) | 15.7”H x 10.5”W x 12.6”D (400 x 266 x 319 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” Slatefiber woofer, 1” aluminum inverted-dome tweeter | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, RCA | TRS, XLR |
| Amplifier Power | 115W Class D per speaker | 203W (135W LF + 68W HF, Class D) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble shelving) | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) |
| DSP | - | Yes (3 voicing modes) |
| App | - | Yes (KRK app) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Focal Alpha 80 Evo: $1,058 per pair Estimated Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO (smaller bookshelf, rated 3.8/5), the Focal Alpha 65 EVO (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the Focal Alpha Twin Evo (larger bookshelf, ranked lower, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: The largest two-way in Focal’s Alpha Evo range, with an 8” Slatefiber woofer and a 1” aluminum inverted-dome tweeter driven by two Class D amplifiers (115W total). Focal specifies 38Hz to 22kHz, so it reaches deeper than the Focal Alpha 65 EVO and needs a subwoofer less often. Balanced XLR and RCA inputs, bass and treble shelving and a standby mode are included.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Focal Alpha 65 EVO. The large front-ported cabinet needs room on the desk or proper stands, and tone controls are simple shelves rather than parametric EQ.
Full Focal Alpha 80 Evo review and specifications →
| Released | Feb 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 115W Class D per speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.4”H x 11.7”W x 13”D (390 x 296 x 330 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” Slatefiber woofer, 1” aluminum inverted-dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble shelving) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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KRK Rokit 8 G5: $1,276 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Older model: the KRK Rokit 8 G4 (ranked lower, rated 3.9/5). See every KRK Rokit generation.
Same family: the KRK Rokit 5 G5 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5) and the KRK Rokit 7 G5 (smaller bookshelf, ranked lower, estimated 4/5).
Pros: An 8” woven Kevlar woofer and 1” silk dome tweeter, for deeper bass than the smaller Rokit models. Onboard DSP adds three voicing modes (Mix for a flat response, Create, and Focus for the midrange) and 25 boundary and tuning EQ settings, set up with the free KRK app. Bi-amplified Class D amplification and a silk dome tweeter rated to 40kHz.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. A large cabinet for a desk, so it needs stands or a deep surface and some distance from the wall.
Full KRK Rokit 8 G5 review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2024 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 203W (135W LF + 68W HF, Class D) |
| App | Yes (KRK app) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DSP | Yes (3 voicing modes) |
| Dimensions | 15.7”H x 10.5”W x 12.6”D (400 x 266 x 319 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (25 boundary and tuning settings) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 23 lbs (10.45 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons