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Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 300Era 100
| Authentics 300 | Era 100 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 180 mm | 182.5 mm | −2.5 mm |
| Width | 196 mm | 120 mm | +76 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 130.5 mm | −96.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 300 better than Era 100?
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
Why is Era 100 better than Authentics 300?
Era 100 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 100 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | — |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 2,020 g |
| Width | 196 mm | 120 mm |
| Height | 180 mm | 182 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 130 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
