Who is the JBL - Authentics 300 for?
Entry-tier smart speaker. Below 58 on the Mars Score means several weighted specs trail the category leaders by a wide margin.
Only consider this if there is a specific reason — price, brand loyalty, ecosystem fit. The best-of page shows what your money buys a tier up.
Mars Score is computed from 7 measured specs against the transparent formula for the smart speakers category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
JBL - Authentics 300: advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every smart speakers we track, here is where the JBL - Authentics 300 pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Includes Stereo pairing — a feature not every smart speakers offers.
- ▼No Dolby Atmos — a feature most stronger smart speakers include.
- ▼No Matter / Thread — a feature most stronger smart speakers include.
- ▼Output: 100 W — below the typical smart speakers.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Output
- 100W
- Voice assistant
- Alexa,Google Assistant
- Dolby Atmos
- false
All specifications
Audio
- Output
- 100 W
- Stereo pairing?
- true
- Dolby Atmos?
- false
- Built-in display
- false
Assistant & Smart Home
- Voice assistant
- Alexa,Google Assistant
- Matter / Thread
- false
- Zigbee hub
- false
Latest from the lab
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How JBL - Authentics 300 fits the Smart Speakers field
JBL - Authentics 300 is listed in the Smart Speakers catalog with a Mars Score of 52.5. It currently ranks 21 of 24 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Output
- 100 W
- Voice assistant
- Alexa,Google Assistant
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Matter / Thread
- No
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by output, voice assistant, dolby atmos. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for JBL - Authentics 300?+
JBL - Authentics 300 scores 52.5 on the transparent Mars Score formula for smart speakers, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does JBL - Authentics 300 belong to?+
JBL - Authentics 300 is a JBL smart speaker catalogued in the Smart Speakers category.
When was JBL - Authentics 300 released?+
JBL - Authentics 300 was released on 2023-09-14.
What is the output of JBL - Authentics 300?+
JBL - Authentics 300 has a output of 100 W.
What is the voice assistant of JBL - Authentics 300?+
JBL - Authentics 300 has a voice assistant of Alexa,Google Assistant.
What is the dolby atmos of JBL - Authentics 300?+
JBL - Authentics 300 has a dolby atmos of false.