Portable vs Plug In
Compare battery-powered portable and plug-in smart speakers on placement flexibility, charging needs, battery runtime claims, and assistant readiness.
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Wireless powered home speaker with a 2.1-channel design, two tweeters, a woofer and a down-firing passive radiator. It supports Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, with control and audio adjustment options through the JBL One app, onboard controls or supported voice commands.
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JBL BAR-1300X-MK2 Black 11.1.4-channel audio configuration.
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| Brand | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Authentics 200 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 500 | Link 10 | BAR-1300X-MK2 |
| Price | €343.76 | €452.33 | €452.33 | €678.52 | €213.90 | €1,872.74 |
| Seller | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Electronics Expo | Newegg | Newegg |
| Update | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Depth | 6-5/8 in | 7-1/8 inches | 7-1/8 inches | 10-1/8 in | ||
| Width | 10-1/2 in | 13-1/2 inches | 13-1/2 inches | 17-5/8 in | ||
| Height | 6-3/4 in | 7-3/4 inches | 7-3/4 inches | 9-1/2 in | ||
| Weight | 6.88 lb | 10.8 lb | 10.8 lb | 17.2 lb | ||
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | ||
| Model Name | Authentics 200 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 300 | Authentics 500 | Link 10 | BAR-1300X-MK2 |
| Part Number | JBLAUTH200BLKAM | JBLAUTH300BLKAM | JBLAUTH300BLKAM | JBLAUTH500BLKAM | JBLLINK10BLKUS | BNDL_BAR1300XMK2-WRTY6 |
| Construction | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle wrapped in the same material | Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | ||
| Product Type | Wireless powered home speaker | Portable wireless powered speaker | Portable wireless powered speaker | Wireless powered speaker | portable wireless Bluetooth speaker | Soundbar system |
| Warranty term | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | ||
| Product family | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | |||
| Frequency Response | 50–20,000 Hz | 45–20,000 Hz | 45–20,000 Hz | 40–20,000 Hz | 33Hz - 20kHz | |
| Total Power Output | Up to 90 W | 100 W | Up to 100 W | Up to 270 W | ||
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