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KRK Rokit 5 G4 vs JBL 305P MkII
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. JBL 305P MkII is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| KRK Rokit 5 G4 | JBL 305P MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $169.99 (each, KRK store) | $169 (each (Sweetwater pair $338 = $169/unit)) |
| 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).