JBL Authentics 500
2023UnverifiedJBL's largest Authentics speaker with room-filling bass
Launch price $649Today $599
Then vs. now
8575The frontier has moved: down 10 points since 2023.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 90 | 83 |
| Assistant | 82 | 67 |
| Connectivity | 86 | 77 |
| Features | 88 | 76 |
| Design | 88 | 83 |
| Value | 74 | 66 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Why the JBL Authentics 500 stands out
Where it beats the average smart speaker in its class.
Amplifier power (W)Best in class
270
2.1× more than the 128 average
Drivers
5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer)
36% more than the 4 average
Specifications
Audio
- Drivers
- 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer)
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Amplifier power (W)
- 270
Connectivity
- WiFi
- 802.11ac dual-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Chromecast built-in
- Yes
Smart Features
- Voice assistants
- Alexa + Google Assistant built-in
- Multiroom platform
- JBL One app
- AirPlay 2
- Yes
Design & Build
- Weight (kg)
- 7.4
- Colors
- 2