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JBL Authentics 300 Configuration unspecified Portable wireless powered speaker
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€452.33
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Features
- 100 W total power output
- Two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-1/4-inch woofer, and one 6-1/2-inch down-firing passive radiator
- 45–20,000 Hz frequency response
- Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi bands at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Amazon Alexa Multi-room Music; compatible JBL speakers can be grouped wirelessly for multi-room audio
- Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commands can be accessed simultaneously
- Built-in microphone; JBL One app supports Wi-Fi setup, EQ, and audio calibration
- Automatic room calibration
- 3.5 mm stereo minijack input and USB Type-C port; charging cable supplied
- Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 8 hours of playback per charge
- Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle wrapped in the same material
- Weight: 10.8 lb; width: 13-1/2 inches; height: 7-3/4 inches; depth: 7-1/8 inches
- 1-year warranty
General specs
- Brand: JBL
- Model: Authentics 300
- Seller: Electronics Expo
- ID: 45580337217711
- Brand: JBL
- Depth: 7-1/8 inches
- Width: 13-1/2 inches
- Height: 7-3/4 inches
- Weight: 10.8 lb
- Microphone: Built-in
- Model Name: Authentics 300
- Audio Input: 3.5 mm stereo minijack
- Part Number: JBLAUTH300BLKAM
- Wi-Fi bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- App Features: JBL One app supports Wi-Fi setup, EQ, and audio calibration
- Construction: Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle wrapped in the same material
- Product Type: Portable wireless powered speaker
- Warranty term: 1 year
- Product family: Authentics
- USB connection: USB Type-C port; charging cable supplied
- Room calibration: Automatic
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3
- Frequency Response: 45–20,000 Hz
- Total Power Output: 100 W
- Driver configuration: Two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-1/4-inch woofer, and one 6-1/2-inch down-firing passive radiator
- Voice Assistant Compatibility: Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice commands; assistants can be accessed simultaneously
- Streaming and multi-room support: Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Amazon Alexa Multi-room Music; compatible JBL speakers can be grouped wirelessly for multi-room audio
- Battery and playback time per charge: Built-in rechargeable battery; up to 8 hours of playback
- First listed by seller: November 13, 2026
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€452.33
Last price update: 11/13/26
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The Portable wireless powered speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery providing up to 8 hours of playback per charge. It features Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, and support for Apple AirPlay, Chromecast built-in, and Amazon Alexa Multi-room Music.
- 100 W total power output; 45–20,000 Hz frequency response
- JBL One app supports Wi-Fi setup, EQ, and audio calibration
- 3.5 mm stereo minijack input and USB Type-C port; charging cable supplied
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| Brand | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL | JBL |
| Model | Authentics 300 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 500 | Link 10 | Party Box Encore Essential 2 |
| Price | €452.33 | €343.76 | €343.76 | €678.52 | €213.90 | €479.43 |
| 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 | 7-1/8 inches | 6-5/8 in | 6-5/8 in | 10-1/8 in | ||
| Width | 13-1/2 inches | 10-1/2 in | 10-1/2 in | 17-5/8 in | ||
| Height | 7-3/4 inches | 6-3/4 in | 6-3/4 in | 9-1/2 in | ||
| Weight | 10.8 lb | 6.88 lb | 6.88 lb | 17.2 lb | ||
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | ||
| Model Name | Authentics 300 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 200 | Authentics 500 | Link 10 | Party Box Encore Essential 2 |
| Part Number | JBLAUTH300BLKAM | JBLAUTH200BLKAM | JBLAUTH200BLKAM | JBLAUTH500BLKAM | JBLLINK10BLKUS | BDL_NCRSNTL2-SYSNGMC |
| Construction | Aluminum frame, Quadrex grille, leather-like exterior with golden accents, and cast-aluminum handle wrapped in the same material | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | Aluminum frame and Quadrex grille | ||
| Product Type | Portable wireless powered speaker | Wireless powered speaker | Wireless powered home speaker | Wireless powered speaker | portable wireless Bluetooth speaker | Portable party speaker |
| Warranty term | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | ||
| Product family | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Authentics | Party Box | |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | |||
| Frequency Response | 45–20,000 Hz | 50–20,000 Hz | 50–20,000 Hz | 40–20,000 Hz | ||
| Total Power Output | 100 W | Up to 90 W | Up to 90 W | Up to 270 W | ||
| Streaming Support | Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Dolby Atmos Music from supported streaming services | |||
| Speaker Configuration | 2.1-channel design with two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-inch woofer, and one 6-inch down-firing passive radiator | 2.1-channel design with two 1-inch tweeters, one 5-inch woofer and one 6-inch down-firing passive radiator | 3.1-channel with virtual Dolby Atmos | |||
JBL Authentics 300 100 W total power output
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