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Harman Kardon Onyx vs JBL Authentics L8

6.46 in
10.83 in
Harman Kardon Onyx Wireless Speaker
Harman Kardon Onyx
26.14 in
6.46 in
JBL Authentics L8 Wireless Speaker
JBL Authentics L8
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
11
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Performance Features Ergonomics Build QualityRead more
A multi-talented speaker for both music and movies, but one that needs better balance, timing and dynamics to take pride of place on our shelfRead more
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User rating
54
3.9 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
24 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
0 %
45
4.0 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
28 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sound

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
Low frequency60.0 Hz55.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz35.0 kHz
Peak power60.0 W120.0 W
Supported formatsMP3
  • .m4a
  • .m4b
  • m4p
  • .m4v
  • .m4r
  • .3gp
  • .mp4
  • .aac
  • MP3
  • WMA

Design

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • Wenge

Dimensions

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
Height10.83 in6.46 in
Width6.46 in26.14 in
Depth11.81 in12.95 in
Weight95.24 oz260.96 oz

Connectivity

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
USByesyes
Type of USB connector
USB
USB
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth version3.03.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
DLNAyesyes
NFCyesyes

Features

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Streaming standardsAirPlay
  • AirPlay
  • Spotify Connect

Power

Harman Kardon OnyxHarman Kardon Onyx
JBL Authentics L8JBL Authentics L8
Battery operatedyesno
USB powerednoyes
Electric (not USB)yesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Harman Kardon Onyx