Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200 for better sound quality, the Marshall Stanmore II for the lower price. The JBL Authentics 200 ranks #3 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $380. The Marshall Stanmore II ranks #7 at $300, $80 cheaper.
What the JBL Authentics 200 offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Bass not as deep as others.
What the Marshall Stanmore II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Not very deep bass.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Stanmore II if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Marshall Stanmore II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $300 |
| Ranked | #3 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 5" full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | 55Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.5" x 6.8" x 6.6" (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 13.8" x 7.9" x 7.3" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Passive Radiator | 6" down-firing | - |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | AC Power brick |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 90W | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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.
Full JBL Authentics 200 review and specifications →
| 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 (Wi-Fi multi-room) |
| 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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Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon
Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
Full Marshall Stanmore II review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 7.9" x 7.3" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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