Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III for better sound quality, the JBL Authentics 200 for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn I ranks higher than the JBL Authentics 200 (#4 vs #10 of 29 powered desktop speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Marshall Woburn III, is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99; the JBL Authentics 200 is rated 3.7/5 at $199.95, $400.04 cheaper.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Marshall Woburn III, the replacement for the discontinued Marshall Woburn I, is rated higher but costs $599.99.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Marshall Woburn I | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 each | $500 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 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, RCA, Aux |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| 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 | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 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 | ~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) | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | AC Power cord |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 90W | 90W |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
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