JBL Authentics 500 vs Devialet Mania
JBL Authentics 500
2023 · $599 today
8575
Devialet Mania
2023 · $690 today
8171
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why JBL Authentics 500 is better
- Bluetooth: 5.3 vs 5.1(higher)
Why Devialet Mania is better
- Weight (kg): 3.9 vs 7.4(1.9× less)
- Drivers: 6 (full-range array) vs 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer)(20% more)
Verdict
JBL Authentics 500 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | JBL Authentics 500 | Devialet Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer) | 6 (full-range array)● |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifier power (W) | 270 | — |
| Battery life (hrs) | — | 10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3● | 5.1 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in | Amazon Alexa built-in |
| Multiroom platform | JBL One app | Devialet app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 7.4 | 3.9● |
| Colors | 2 | 2 |