The KRK Rokit line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 6 models, from the KRK Rokit 5 G4, KRK Rokit 7 G4 and KRK Rokit 8 G4 to the KRK Rokit 5 G5, KRK Rokit 7 G5 and KRK Rokit 8 G5. Ratings run from 3.7/5 to 4.0/5. Of these, 4 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Rokit 5 G4 to Rokit 5 G5
The KRK Rokit 5 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 5 G4. It rates higher, 3.8/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Rokit 5 G4 | Rokit 5 G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 55w Per Speaker | 55W (35W LF + 20W HF, Class D) |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) each | 10.9 lbs (4.95 kg) |
Full Rokit 5 G4 vs Rokit 5 G5 comparison
Rokit 7 G4 to Rokit 7 G5
The KRK Rokit 7 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 7 G4. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Rokit 7 G4 | Rokit 7 G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 7” (178mm) woofer | 1” silk dome copper cap tweeter, 7” woven Kevlar aramid fiber woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 145w Per Speaker | 145W (97W LF + 48W HF, Class D) |
| Weight | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) | 16.9 lbs (7.65 kg) each |
Full Rokit 7 G4 vs Rokit 7 G5 comparison
Rokit 8 G4 to Rokit 8 G5
The KRK Rokit 8 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 8 G4. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Rokit 8 G4 | Rokit 8 G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 8” (203mm) Kevlar woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 100w Per Speaker | 203W (135W LF + 68W HF, Class D) |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) | 23 lbs (10.45 kg) |
Full Rokit 8 G4 vs Rokit 8 G5 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the KRK Rokit are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the KRK Rokit, from the KRK Rokit 5 G4, KRK Rokit 7 G4 and KRK Rokit 8 G4 to the KRK Rokit 5 G5, KRK Rokit 7 G5 and KRK Rokit 8 G5.
What replaced the KRK Rokit 5 G4?
The KRK Rokit 5 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 5 G4. It is rated 3.8/5, against 3.7/5 for the KRK Rokit 5 G4.
What replaced the KRK Rokit 7 G4?
The KRK Rokit 7 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 7 G4. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.9/5 for the KRK Rokit 7 G4.
What replaced the KRK Rokit 8 G4?
The KRK Rokit 8 G5 replaced the KRK Rokit 8 G4. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.9/5 for the KRK Rokit 8 G4.