Short answer: the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen. It ranks #2 of 14 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $219.99; the JBL Authentics 200 ranks #10, rated 3.7/5, and costs $379.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen does well: SoundGuys called it the best-sounding Amazon speaker they have tested, scoring it 7.8 of 10. The tradeoff: SoundGuys still marked it down on Value (4.0 of 10) given the $219.99 list price, and it is explicitly not true left-right stereo from one cabinet, so a stereo pair is needed for real width in a larger room.
What the JBL Authentics 200 does well: Wi-Fi streaming with simultaneous Alexa and Google Assistant support, rare at this size. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen lacks. Watch for: Bass not as deep as others.
Buy the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL Authentics 200 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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SoundGuys called it the best-sounding Amazon speaker they have tested, scoring it 7.8 of 10.
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Wi-Fi streaming with simultaneous Alexa and Google Assistant support, rare at this size.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 each | $379.95 each |
| Ranked | #2 of 14 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #10 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa Home Theater) | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | AC Power Cable (100-240V) |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs (1.632 kg) | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6E) | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (mic mute button, far-field) | - |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Mid/Treble + Dolby Virtualizer, via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | No |
| Drivers | 3.75in high-excursion woofer, 3x 2.25in full-range drivers (L/R/up) | 5” full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.1” x 5.6” x 5.8” (155 x 142 x 147 mm) | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~50Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 90W |
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