Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII is the straightforward neutral home speaker, while the JBL Authentics 200 is the more feature-rich connected-speaker option. Audio Pro’s principal appeal is its balanced sound, but it has no battery and does not try to be a portable outdoor speaker. JBL is the better choice when its wider connected ecosystem and smart-speaker-style convenience are useful enough to justify $199.95 versus $325.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if you want a simple, neutral-sounding plugged-in home speaker.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if streaming and connected-speaker features matter as much as sound.
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An excellent sounding medium home speaker, with fairly neutral sound, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and an RCA input for a turntable.
A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $325 each | $199.95 each |
| Ranked | #1 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power Cable (100-240V) |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 0.75” tweeters | 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 |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)) | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.8” x 5.1” x 5.9” (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM |
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 90W |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~50Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
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