Audio Pro C5 MkII vs JBL Authentics 200

Q: Should I buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII or the JBL Authentics 200?

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.

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 $380 versus $300.

The case for the Audio Pro C5 MkII: Pretty neutral sound. Set against that: No battery.

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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Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII at Amazon ($300) →Buy the JBL Authentics 200 at Amazon ($380) →

Specifications Side By Side

	Audio Pro C5 MkII	JBL Authentics 200
Price	$300 each	$380 each
Ranked	#1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers	#2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers
Aux Input	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	-
Bass Extension (-10dB)	-	~50Hz
Bluetooth Codecs	-	SBC
Voice Assistants	-	Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous)

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The Two Speakers In Full

Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 each Amazon eBay

Pros: At 2.4 kg, Audio Pro C5 MkII combines 4” woofer, 2x 0.75” tweeters with Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA. Ac-powered operation and limited-stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.

Cons: Bass is limited by its 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.

Full Audio Pro C5 MkII review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	41W (2x8W + 25W)
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Dimensions	9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm)
Drivers	4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble)
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA
Outputs	Subwoofer line out
Party Mode	Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room)
Power Input	AC Power cord
Stereo	Partially
Streaming Services	Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast
Subwoofer Output	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)
Wi-Fi	Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz))
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Links
- Official Audio Pro C5 MkII Product Page
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JBL Authentics 200: $380 each Amazon eBay

Pros: Wi-Fi streaming with simultaneous Alexa and Google Assistant support, rare at this size. Well balanced sound that reviewers rate close to the pricier Authentics 300. Measured about 113dB at 1kHz on max volume, matching the bigger 300 despite the smaller cabinet. Measured bass extension of ~50Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass not as deep as others. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.

Full JBL Authentics 200 review and specifications →

Amplifier Power	90W
App	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~50Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Dimensions	10.5" x 6.8" x 6.6" (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm)
Drivers	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
EQ	Yes
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only)
Party Mode	Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room)
Power Input	AC Power Cable (100-240V)
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
Streaming Services	AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM
TWS	No
Voice Assistants	Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous)
Weight	9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
Wi-Fi	Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz))
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 each Amazon eBay

JBL Authentics 200: $380 each Amazon eBay