JBL Authentics 300 Portable Smart Speaker with Wi-Fi, Black
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Key Features
- Retro style, portable convenience
- Up to eight hours of battery life for music playback anywhere
- Wi-Fi streaming via AirPlay, Chromecast, Alexa Multi-Room Music, and Spotify Connect
- Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatible, and controllable through free JBL One app
- Automatic self-tuning to optimise audio performance wherever its placed
JBL Authentics 300 Portable Smart Speaker with Wi-Fi, Black Overview
The JBL Authentics 300 Portable Smart Speaker has been designed to merge style, sound, and portability, inspired by 70s aesthetics and classic JBL speakers. Retro flair with all the capabilities of modern technology. Whether it's playlists or podcasts, the JBL Authentics 300 offers seamless streaming through AirPlay, Alexa MRM, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect. Enjoy the convenience of portable audio with a built-in battery that delivers up to eight hours of playtime. Plus, through the convenience of the JBL One app, you can manage it all through intuitive controls or voice commands using integrated Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Revive a golden age of music, equipped with all the essentials a smart speaker offers.
Product Ref: 296898
Full Description
AVForums Editor’s Choice 2024/2025 – Best affordable wireless speaker
“The Authentics 300 is a different offering to the 500 but it’s an excellent one”
JBL Sound Quality
The JBL Authentics 300 brings music to life with its detailed stereo sound. Equipped with a pair of one-inch tweeters and a powerful 5.25-inch woofer backed by a 6.5-inch passive radiator, it ensures a balanced audio experience across music genres.
Retro Design with Modern Functionality
This speaker offers a blend of nostalgic design and contemporary features. The leather-like enclosure, metal handle, and Quadrex grille provide a vintage look, while modern functionalities like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make it a versatile choice for wireless play.
Intelligent Voice Control
With dual simultaneous voice assistants, you can control your smart home, play music, and much more without lifting a finger. The JBL Authentics 300 supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, providing flexibility and convenience for any user.
Portable and User-Friendly
Enjoy your favourite tunes anywhere without interruption. The JBL Authentics 300 Portable Speaker offers up to eight hours of battery life and includes a user-friendly built-in interface with easy access to audio controls like bass, treble and playback buttons.
JBL One App
The JBL One App, free via Apple and Google Play stores, supports the entire Authentics range. It allows you to tailor the speaker's EQ for different music genres, rooms, or preferences, manage settings, and stream high-definition audio directly from your smartphone.
Automatic Optimisation and Multi-Room
With Google Home or Amazon Alexa MRM, connect the Authentics 300 to speakers around your home for seamless multi-room audio without moving the speaker. However, if you are on the move, in-built room correction optimises sound quality for different spaces.
Features
- Provides vibrant stereo sound with 25mm tweeters paired with a 5.25-inch full-range woofer
- Equipped with a 6.5-inch passive radiator positioned downwards to enhance bass response
- Reflects a vintage JBL 1970s design, featuring a high-quality aluminium frame and a bespoke leather-like finish
- Offers extensive music streaming capabilities over Wi-Fi, compatible with AirPlay, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect
- Comes with built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing voice control over music playback and smart home devices simultaneously
- Features Bluetooth connectivity and auxiliary input, facilitating easy connections with a variety of devices
- Capable of multi-room audio setup, linking multiple units to play synchronised music across different rooms
- Automatically adjusts its audio output to suit the acoustics of any environment with its self-tuning feature at start-up
- Includes straightforward manual controls and can be operated via the JBL One app for personalised sound adjustments
- Constructed using environmentally friendly materials, incorporating recycled fabrics, plastics, and aluminium
What's in the Box?
- The JBL Authentics 300
- Power cable
- Quick start guide
- Safety sheet
- Warranty card
Specifications
General
| Model | Authentics 300 |
|---|---|
| Sound system | Stereo 2.0 |
| Power supply | 100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Total speaker power output (Max @ THD 1%) | 100W |
| Transducer | 2 x 25mm tweeter + 5.25” woofer |
| Networked standby power | < 2.0 W |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 45°C |
| Lithium battery | 3.6V, 4800mAh |
| Battery charge time | <3.5 hours |
| Music play time | up to 8 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content) |
Audio
| Frequency response | 45Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) |
|---|---|
| Audio inputs | Audio in, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, and Ethernet (USB C is for service only) |
Wireless
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth profile | A2DP 1.3.2, AVRCP 1.5 |
| Bluetooth transmitter frequency range | 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz |
| Bluetooth transmitter power | <13 dBm (EIRP) |
| Wi-Fi network | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range | 2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels) |
| 2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power | <20 dBm (EIRP) |
| 5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range | 5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz |
| 5G Wi-Fi transmitter power | 5.15 - 5.25GHz <23dBm, 5.25 - 5.35GHz & 5.470 - 5.725GHz <23dBm, 5.725 - 5.825GHz <14dBm (EIRP) |
Dimensions
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 342 x 195.6 x 180.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| Packaging dimensions (W x H x D) | 403 x 272 x 272 mm |
| Packaging Weight | 6.64 kg |
Product code
| Product code | JBLAUTH300BLKUK |
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