Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200. It ranks #3 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $380; the Marshall Woburn III ranks #4 and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Woburn III if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Marshall Woburn III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $380 | $499.99 |
| Ranked | #3 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 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 | 6" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs / 4.2 kg | 16.4 lbs / 7.44 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Bass-reflex (ported) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | ~45Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10.5" x 6.8" x 6.6" (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 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) | - |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) | - |
| Output Power | 90W | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
| Max Volume | - | 100.5dB @ 1m |
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 III: $499.99 Amazon
Cons: Hollow sounding, peaky upper mids. Not as deep bass as others in the class.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 12.48" x 7.99" (400 x 317 x 203 mm) |
| Drivers | 6" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Max Volume | 100.5dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 16.4 lbs / 7.44 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Bass-reflex (ported) |
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