JBL Authentics 300 vs JBL Authentics 500
JBL Authentics 300
2023 · $349 today
8474
JBL Authentics 500
2023 · $599 today
8575
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why JBL Authentics 300 is better
- Weight (kg): 3.7 vs 7.4(2.0× less)
Why JBL Authentics 500 is better
- Amplifier power (W): 270 vs 70(3.9× more)
- Drivers: 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer) vs 3 (tweeter, midrange, woofer)(1.7× more)
Verdict
JBL Authentics 500 leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | JBL Authentics 300 | JBL Authentics 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 3 (tweeter, midrange, woofer) | 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer)● |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifier power (W) | 70 | 270● |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in |
| Multiroom platform | JBL One app | JBL One app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 3.7● | 7.4 |
| Colors | 2 | 2 |