Short answer: the Harman Kardon Luna for better sound quality, the JBL Charge 5 Wifi for the lower price. The Harman Kardon Luna ranks #22 of 136 medium speakers at $290.99. The JBL Charge 5 Wifi ranks #25 at $250, $40.99 cheaper.
On the Harman Kardon Luna side: Pretty balanced sound besides the boosted bass. Set against that: Not stereo.
The case for the JBL Charge 5 Wifi: Has Wifi. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
Buy the Harman Kardon Luna if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Charge 5 Wifi if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the JBL Charge 5 Wifi is rated for 20 hours versus 12 hours for the Harman Kardon Luna.
Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Luna | JBL Charge 5 Wifi | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290.99 | $250 |
| Ranked | #22 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #25 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.1" x 3.1" (210 x 78 x 80 mm) | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 40W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-A) |
| Wifi | - | Yes |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Harman Kardon Luna: $290.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty balanced sound besides the boosted bass.
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted bass, not as detailed as higher ranked speakers
Full Harman Kardon Luna review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.1" x 3.1" (210 x 78 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg |
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JBL Charge 5 Wifi: $250 Amazon
Pros: Has Wifi. Sounds exactly the same as the non-Wifi version
Cons: Not stereo. Warm sound. Shouty upper mids. Boosted bass. Slightly rolled off treble. Overly expensive. No party mode on the wifi version
Full JBL Charge 5 Wifi review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes (dual microphones) |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.8" x 3.8" x 3.7" (223 x 97 x 94 mm) |
| Drivers | 53mm x 93mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (3 band) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa Multi-Room Music |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1000 g |
| Wifi | Yes |
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