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8.3Sound6.6
7.4Connectivity8.4
Why is Authentics 500 better than Boombox 3 Wi-Fi?
- Output power270 W vs 200 W+35%
Why is Boombox 3 Wi-Fi better than Authentics 500?
Boombox 3 Wi-Fi has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 270 W | 200 W |
| Speaker channels | 3.1 | — |
| Channel count | 3.1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 4.5 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 11,400 g | — |
| Width | 447 mm | — |
| Height | 240 mm | — |
| Depth | 256 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
