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2.1Connectivity7.8
Why is Smart Soundbox 3 better than Authentics 300?
- Highest frequency30,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+50%
- Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 45 Hz+12%
Why is Authentics 300 better than Smart Soundbox 3?
- Bluetooth version4 vs 5.3+32%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 30,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 8 h |
| Charging time | — | 3.5 h |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | — | 196 mm |
| Height | — | 180 mm |
| Depth | — | 34 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
