Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200 for the higher ranking, the Marshall Woburn II for the lower price. The JBL Authentics 200 ranks #3 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $380. The Marshall Woburn II ranks #5 at $351.44, $28.56 cheaper.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Woburn II if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $351.44 |
| Ranked | #3 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #5 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, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Drivers | 5" full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg | 18.9 lbs / 8.57 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | ~47Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.5" x 6.8" x 6.6" (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Passive Radiator | 6" down-firing | - |
| 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) | Yes (via app) |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 90W | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 110dB |
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.
| 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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Marshall Woburn II: $351.44 Amazon
Cons: Huge treble rolloff. Quite muddy. Not as deep bass as others in the class. Not as loud as the Woburn I
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.13" x 7.87" (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25" woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Max Volume | 110dB |
| Output Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (via app) |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs / 8.57 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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