Home Speaker 300 vs JBL Link 20
Home Speaker 300
2019 · $199 today
7554
JBL Link 20
2018 · $129 today
7751
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Home Speaker 300 is better
- Far-Field Microphones: 8 vs 2(4.0× more)
- Height: 4.86 in vs 8.6 in(1.8× less)
- Color Options: 3 vs 2(50% more)
- Bluetooth: 5.0 vs 4.2(19% more)
Why JBL Link 20 is better
- Weight: 22.6 oz vs 34.0 oz(50% less)
Verdict
Home Speaker 300 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Home Speaker 300 | JBL Link 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Custom Transducer | 1 | — |
| Bass Reflex Design | Yes | — |
| 360-Degree Sound | No | — |
| Passive Radiators | — | 2 |
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX7 |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Far-Field Microphones | 8● | 2 |
| SimpleSync Pairing | Yes | — |
| Hands-Free Calling | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.0● | 4.2 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| Chromecast Built-in | — | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 34.0 oz | 22.6 oz● |
| Height | 4.86 in● | 8.6 in |
| Color Options | 3● | 2 |