These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The JBL Authentics 200 ranks #10 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $199.95; the Sonos Move ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $299.95.
The case for the JBL Authentics 200: 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 cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Sonos Move lacks. The tradeoff: Bass not as deep as others.
The Sonos Move is the battery-powered, tougher option. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base. Its battery is rated for 11 hours, while the JBL Authentics 200 needs an outlet. It is rated IP56, while the JBL Authentics 200 has no water resistance. The catch: It is mono, heavy and less portable than a conventional Bluetooth speaker, while bass pumping and compression become audible at high volume.
One note: the Sonos Move is discontinued, but it still ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used. The Sonos Move’s replacement, the Sonos Move 2, is still sold new.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200 at $199.95 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Sonos Move at $299.95 for 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 bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 200 | Sonos Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.95 each | $299.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #30 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 11 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 | 1x 3.5” (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| 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 | 49Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) | 9.4” x 6.3” x 5” (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Power Input | AC Power Cable (100-240V) | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM | - |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| 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 | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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