JBL Authentics 300 vs Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2)
JBL Authentics 300
2023 · $349 today
8474
Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2)
2022 · $249 today
8068
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why JBL Authentics 300 is better
- Colors: 2 vs 1(2.0× more)
- Drivers: 3 (tweeter, midrange, woofer) vs 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer(50% more)
- Amplifier power (W): 70 vs 60(17% more)
- Bluetooth: 5.3 vs 5.0(6% more)
Why Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2) is better
- Weight (kg): 2.6 vs 3.7(42% less)
Verdict
JBL Authentics 300 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | JBL Authentics 300 | Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 3 (tweeter, midrange, woofer)● | 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifier power (W) | 70● | 60 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3● | 5.0 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in |
| Multiroom platform | JBL One app | Harman Kardon app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 3.7 | 2.6● |
| Colors | 2● | 1 |