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4.5Sound4.0
7.8Connectivity7.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 300Cove M1
| Authentics 300 | Cove M1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 180 mm | 184 mm | −4 mm |
| Width | 196 mm | 125 mm | +71 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 125 mm | −91 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 300 better than Cove M1?
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 55 Hz+22%
Why is Cove M1 better than Authentics 300?
- Output power100 W vs 120 W+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 100 W | 120 W |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | — |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,650 g |
| Width | 196 mm | 125 mm |
| Height | 180 mm | 184 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 125 mm |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
