The JBL Authentics 200 ranks #3 out of 13 total Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#3 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.
How it compares: Just above it: Edifier D12 - $200 cheaper, 20W less output power. Just below it: Marshall Woburn III - $120 more, 60W more output power.
| 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) |
| Driver | 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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