Short answer: the Audio Pro C5 MkII. It ranks #1 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300; the JBL Authentics 200 ranks #3 and costs $380, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Audio Pro C5 MkII: Pretty neutral sound. Set against that: No battery.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $380 |
| Ranked | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 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 (over Wifi) | Yes |
| 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 |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" 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 |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 90W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~50Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Passive Radiator | - | 6" down-firing |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.9" 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 |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (over Wifi) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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JBL Authentics 200: $380 Amazon
Cons: Bass not as deep as others. No TWS. No IP rating. Not as loud as others. Not much battery life.
| 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 |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| Output Power | 90W |
| Party Mode | Yes |
| Passive Radiator | 6" down-firing |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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