Short answer: the JBL Authentics 300. It ranks #46 of 113 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $299.95. The Tronsmart Halo 200 ranks #76, rated 2.8/5, at $169.99, $129.96 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The JBL Authentics 300 is the better-sounding pick. A retro styled smart speaker with both Alexa and Google Assistant, a leather handle and battery power. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi Multi-Room), which the Tronsmart Halo 200 cannot. The tradeoff: Narrow sounding, bass not as deep as others.
The Tronsmart Halo 200 is the louder, longer-running option. A three-way party speaker with dynamic lighting, an 18 hour battery and broadcast linking for many speakers. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 110dB at full volume, against 100dB for the JBL Authentics 300. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 8 for the JBL Authentics 300. It is rated IPX4, while the JBL Authentics 300 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Not as deep bass as some of the top ranked.
Buy the JBL Authentics 300. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $129.96 with the Tronsmart Halo 200 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL Authentics 300 | Tronsmart Halo 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #46 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #76 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 110dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi Multi-Room) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) | 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| MicroSD Playback | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 120W |
| Dimensions | 13.5” x 7.7” x 7.1” (342 x 195.6 x 180.3 mm) | 15.2” x 11.1” x 10.5” (386 x 282 x 266 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter + 4” woofer + passive radiators | 1x 5.7” (145mm) woofer + 2x 2.24” (57mm) mid-tweeters + 1x 1.22” (31mm) tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 16ms |
| Guitar Input | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Microphone Input | - | Yes (Karaoke mode with echo effect) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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