Between the HomePod (2nd gen) and Authentics 300, the HomePod (2nd gen) comes out ahead in dolby atmos and matter / thread, while the Authentics 300 wins on output. Overall, the HomePod (2nd gen) scores 47.8 and the Authentics 300 scores 55.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Authentics 300 edges ahead on the Mars Score (47.8 vs 55.1), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HomePod (2nd gen) if you care most about dolby atmos and matter / thread. The biggest gaps in its favor are dolby atmos, matter / thread.
Pick the Authentics 300 if you care most about output. Its strongest claims are output.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Authentics 300 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) wins
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
Why JBL - Authentics 300 wins
- ▲Output — 66.67% more. 100 W vs 60 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) | JBL - Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 60 W | 100 Wlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | truelead | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) | JBL - Authentics 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa,Google Assistant |
| Matter / Thread | truelead | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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