Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200. It ranks #10 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $199.95. The Klipsch The One II ranks #26, rated 3.3/5, at $149.95, $50 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Authentics 200 is the better-sounding pick. A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch The One II cannot. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room), which the Klipsch The One II cannot. The tradeoff: Bass not as deep as others.
What the Klipsch The One II does well: A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Authentics 200 lacks.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $50 with the Klipsch The One II does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time.
A compact retro tabletop speaker with Bluetooth and plenty of inputs, including optical, RCA, aux and USB.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 each | $149.95 each |
| Ranked | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| 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 | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | - |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 90W | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
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