Short answer: the Edifier D12. It ranks #2 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $179.99; the JBL Authentics 200 ranks #3 and costs $380, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier D12 gets right: A very good value speaker in this desktop category.
Buy the Edifier D12 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
| Edifier D12 | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $380 |
| Ranked | #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | AC Power Cable (100-240V) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters | 5" full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg | 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) | 10.5" x 6.8" x 6.6" (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes |
| Wifi | No | Yes |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) | 90W |
| Passive Radiator | - | 6" down-firing |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
| Wifi Version | - | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier D12: $179.99 Amazon
Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| 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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