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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs JBL Authentics 200

What HomePod (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Authentics 200 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
Apple · 2023HomePod (2nd Gen)
1 advantage≈ $370
vs
JBL Authentics 200
JBL · 2023Authentics 200
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $230
Higher score
3.8Connectivity7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

HomePod (2nd Gen)Authentics 200
142 × 172142266.3 × 171.7167.4
HomePod (2nd Gen)Authentics 200Difference
Height172 mm171.7 mm+0.3 mm
Width142 mm266.3 mm−124.3 mm
Depth142 mm167.4 mm−25.4 mm
Weight2,500 g4,150 g−1,650 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Authentics 200?

  1. Weight2,500 g vs 4,150 g+66%

Why is Authentics 200 better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—90 W
Speaker channels—2.1
Channel count—2.1
Lowest frequency—50 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
NFC pairingYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantSiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,500 g4,150 g
Width142 mm266 mm
Height172 mm172 mm
Depth142 mm167 mm
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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