KRK Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) vs KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five)
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
KRK Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five)€300 · 5″Specs only
KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five)€394 · 7″Specs onlyDrawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) | Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 70 | 55 | Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 70 | 61 | Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 58 | 70 | Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 70 | 64 | Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 71 | 70 | About the same |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 70 | 52 | Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) |
Key differences
- The KRK Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) costs €94 less per pair.
- The KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) reaches deeper bass: 45 Hz vs 54 Hz (−6 dB).
- The KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) has the bigger woofer (7″ vs 5″), which suits larger rooms.
- The KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) plays louder: 6 dB more peak level.
Specs side by side
| KRK Rokit 5 G5 (Generation Five) | KRK Rokit 7 G5 (Generation Five) | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | €300 | €394 |
| Preference score (with sub) | — | — |
| Bass, −6 dB | 54 Hz* | 45 Hz* |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | 107 dB | 113 dB |
| Woofer | 5″ | 7″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Front | Front |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | XLR, TRS |
| Size (H × W × D) | 288 × 191 × 242 mm | 339 × 225 × 290 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.
Not sure? Check both against your room