Short answer: the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9, if you are buying new. The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 ranks higher than the Havit BassBlast Go (#12 vs #53 of 113 boombox speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9, is rated 4.1/5 at $184.99 and is still sold new.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is the better-sounding choice. A stylish room-to-room speaker with warm, full sound, deep bass, and app EQ in a light, easy to carry body. Watch for: Warm tuning with boosted bass, not as loud as others, and no water resistance rating.
The Havit BassBlast Go is the longer-running, tougher pick. An inexpensive stereo boombox with lots of bass for its size, water resistance and a microphone input. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 8 for the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8. It is rated IPX6, while the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 has no water resistance. Watch for: In the only side by side against a rated speaker, listeners preferred the W-King H330, and Techder Audios found the Tribit Stormbox Lava clearly better in sound and build.
Buy the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9, the replacement for the discontinued Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Havit BassBlast Go.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 | Havit BassBlast Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 Discontinued | $64.54 |
| Ranked | #12 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #53 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 42ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| IP Rating | None | IPX6 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 175ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Input | DC Barrel Connector (19V/2.1A) | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) | Yes (Havit Life) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (8 presets) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| USB Playback | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS | 120W peak (2x 50W woofers, 2x 10W tweeters) |
| Dimensions | 10.6” x 11.9” x 6.3” (268 x 302.5 x 159.5 mm) | 8.7”H x 15.2”W x 5.9”D (222 x 385 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 120mm woofer + 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 76mm (3”) woofers + 2x 38mm (1.5”) tweeters + passive radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Battery Capacity | - | 44Wh (7.4V, 6000mAh) |
| Charging Time | - | 3.5 hours |
| Frequency Response | - | 20Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (6.35mm) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8: reviews by Alan Ross and YARNZO Tech.
- Havit BassBlast Go: reviews by Techder Audios and Jagist.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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