7.4Connectivity7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 300Sound
| Authentics 300 | Sound | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 180 mm | 193 mm | −13 mm |
| Width | 196 mm | 146 mm | +50 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 146 mm | −112 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 300 better than Sound?
Authentics 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Sound better than Authentics 300?
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 35 Hz+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 100 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | 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 | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | 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 | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 2,500 g |
| Width | 196 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 180 mm | 193 mm |
| Depth | 34 mm | 146 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
