Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The JBL Authentics 200 ranks #10 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $199.95; the Sonos Move 2 ranks #28 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $480.
What the JBL Authentics 200 does well: A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Move 2 lacks. The tradeoff: Bass not as deep as others.
The Sonos Move 2 is the battery-powered, tougher pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home. Its battery is rated for 24 hours, while the JBL Authentics 200 needs an outlet. It is rated IP56, while the JBL Authentics 200 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 ($199.95) for a powered desktop speaker; the Sonos Move 2 ($480) suits a large speaker instead.
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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 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Sonos Move 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 each | $480.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #28 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) | - |
| IP Rating | None | IP56 |
| 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 | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) | Yes |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~50Hz | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | 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) | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | USB-C |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Amplifier Power | 90W | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | Yes | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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