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Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 300Roam 2
| Authentics 300 | Roam 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 180 mm | 168 mm | +12 mm |
| Width | 196 mm | 62 mm | +134 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 60 mm | −26 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 300 better than Roam 2?
Authentics 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Roam 2 better than Authentics 300?
- Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 100 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Charging time | 3.5 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | 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, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 430 g |
| Width | 196 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 180 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
