JBL Authentics 300
$150
The JBL Authentics 300 is a hefty 11-pound speaker equipped with 25mm tweeters, a 5.25-inch subwoofer, and a 6.5 passive radiator, all designed for one thing — premium performance. This portable smart speaker works with all the popular streaming services and is compatible with Airplay, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
The JBL Authentics 300 is our top choice when it comes to smart speakers, besting brands like Sonos, Amazon, and Google. Not only does it have a unique look that allows it to stand out, but it can also seamlessly integrate into pretty much any room.
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More importantly, it gets super loud, and offers support for voice assistants from Google and Amazon. Despite being our top pick, one of our main complaints about the device was that it was just too expensive. Thankfully, that problem is now remedied with this fantastic deal that knocks $150 off, dropping it down to the best price we’ve ever seen.
What’s great about the JBL Authentics 300 smart speaker?
You can tell just by its looks that this is truly something different. The JBL Authentics 300 has character, and is able to back up its unique style with plenty of performance too. When it comes to the audio, the speaker features two 25mm tweeters, along with a 5.25-inch woofer and a 6.5-inch passive radiator speaker that really manages to deliver an experience that allows you to really enjoy your music.
While you can keep it plugged in, this smart speaker can also be used while on the go, with its built-in battery providing up to eight hours of use on a single charge. Not only does it support streaming using Bluetooth, but it can also make use of Wi-Fi as well, offering support for a number of ways to connect, like Apple’s AirPlay, Amazon’s MRM, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect.
You also get access to Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa for voice assistants, which can be useful when you want to control other connected smart home devices. The great part is that the speaker also offers beefy physical controls that can be used to adjust the audio settings, while also controlling the volume as well.
And if you need a little more fine-tuning, you can always make those changes using the JBL One app. Perhaps one of the more exciting and under-appreciated features of this speaker is that it can auto-calibrate the audio to optimize performance for the space that it is in. Overall, this is a fantastic speaker that really delivers.
