KRK
KRK Rokit 5 G4
$169.99
Released 2019
Best Studio Monitors · head-to-head
KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs JBL 305P MkII
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
JBL Professional
JBL 305P MkII
$169Cheaper
Released 2018
Which is better: the KRK Rokit 5 G4 or JBL 305P MkII?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The JBL 305P MkII is the cheaper at $169.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | KRK Rokit 5 G4 | JBL 305P MkII |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169.99 each, KRK store | $169 |
| Brand | KRK | JBL Professional |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Woofer size (in) | 5 in | 5 in |
| Tweeter type | 1 in soft dome (Kevlar) | 1 in neodymium dome |
| Power (W) | 55 | 82 |
| Frequency response | 43 Hz – 40 kHz | 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo (balanced) | XLR balanced, TRS balanced |
| Sold as | each | each |
| Type | active | active |
| Release | 2019 | 2018 |
Sources — KRK Rokit 5 G4: krkmusic.com (verified 2026-06-20). JBL 305P MkII: jblpro.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the KRK Rokit 5 G4 and JBL 305P MkII?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tweeter type: KRK Rokit 5 G4 1 in soft dome (Kevlar) vs JBL 305P MkII 1 in neodymium dome
- Power (W): KRK Rokit 5 G4 55 vs JBL 305P MkII 82
- Frequency response: KRK Rokit 5 G4 43 Hz – 40 kHz vs JBL 305P MkII 49 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
- Inputs: KRK Rokit 5 G4 XLR/TRS combo (balanced) vs JBL 305P MkII XLR balanced, TRS balanced