Head to head
305P MkII vs. ROKIT 5 G5
Both are Speakers in the same price bracket (€100 to €200) — which is why you genuinely hesitate between them. Here is what our register says about both, side by side, including what speaks against them.
JBL
305P MkII
€100 to €200
Small active monitor with wide dispersion and an adjustment for wall placement.
For
- Wide, even dispersion — the listening position matters less
- Cabinet made of 15 mm MDF
- Adjustment for wall placement on the back
Against
- Sold individually
- Bass rolls off early
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KRK
ROKIT 5 G5
€100 to €200
An active studio monitor — the classic once the Bluetooth speaker is no longer enough.
For
- KRK calls the Mix Mode flat in frequency and phase response
- Active, no amplifier needed
Against
- The price is per unit — you need two
- Unnecessary to start with, any speaker you already own will do
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The key facts side by side
| Feature | 305P MkII | ROKIT 5 G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | KRK |
| Price bracket | €100 to €200 | €100 to €200 |
| Our classification | Entry level | Recommended |
| Meant for | Nothing yet, Laptop only, Controller setup, Vinyl setup | Controller setup, Vinyl setup, Laptop only |
Technical specifications from the manuals
Every value taken word for word from that device’s manufacturer manual, with the PDF page. A dash means there is no clear value in the manual — not that the device lacks it.
| Feature | 305P MkII | ROKIT 5 G5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | bi-amp, separate amps for tweeter and wooferp. 5 | 2-way bass reflex, activep. 1 |
| Woofer | 127 mm (5")p. 20 | 5-inch, woven Kevlar® aramid fiber conep. 1 |
| Tweeter | 25 mm (1")p. 20 | 1-inch, silk dome, copper capp. 1 |
| Amplifier power | HF 41 W + LF 41 W (Class D)p. 20 | 55 W total (HF 20 W, LF 35 W), Class Dp. 1 |
| Inputs | 1x XLR, 1x TRS (balanced)p. 20 | balanced XLR / 1/4" TRS combop. 1 |
| Frequency response | 43 Hz to 24 kHzp. 20 | 54 Hz – 30 kHz (±3 dB)p. 1 |
| Maximum SPL | 108 dB peak, 94 dB continuousp. 20 | 104 dBp. 1 |
| Power consumption | 127 W maximump. 20 | no clear value in the manual |
| Dimensions | 298 x 185 x 231 mm (H x W x D)p. 20 | 288 x 191 x 242 mm (H x W x D)p. 1 |
| Weight | 4.73 kgp. 20 | 4.95 kgp. 1 |
Sources: 305P MkII: 3 Series MkII (305P/306P/308P) — Bedienungsanleitung (JBL Professional (Harman)) · ROKIT 5 G5: ROKIT 5 Generation Five — Specification Data Sheet (KRK Systems)
Where they differ
- We classify the two differently — one is an entry device to us, the other is not. That is an editorial call, not a measurement.
- They suit different paths — someone starting with vinyl needs a different device than someone on a controller.
- Different manufacturers, so different software ecosystems, spare parts and control logic. If you already own gear from one brand, that is a reason in itself.
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