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