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Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 vs JBL Authentics 300

What PULSE FLEX P130 does better (2) and where Authentics 300 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130
Bluesound · 2026PULSE FLEX P130
2 advantages≈ $350
vs
JBL Authentics 300
JBL · 2023Authentics 300
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $270
Higher score
6.9Connectivity7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE FLEX P130Authentics 300
131 × 196111196 × 18034
PULSE FLEX P130Authentics 300Difference
Height196 mm180 mm+16 mm
Width131 mm196 mm−65 mm
Depth111 mm34 mm+77 mm

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

Why is PULSE FLEX P130 better than Authentics 300?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Authentics 300: No
  2. aptXYes · Authentics 300: No

Why is Authentics 300 better than PULSE FLEX P130?

  1. StereoNo · PULSE FLEX P130: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—100 W
Speaker channels1.0Stereo
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency—45 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—8 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
EthernetYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantAlexaAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight1,610 g—
Width131 mm196 mm
Height196 mm180 mm
Depth111 mm34 mm
Features
Remote controlYes—
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