vs
7.4Connectivity4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 500Era 300
| Authentics 500 | Era 300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 160 mm | +80 mm |
| Width | 447 mm | 260 mm | +187 mm |
| Depth | 255.7 mm | 185 mm | +70.7 mm |
| Weight | 11,400 g | 4,470 g | +6,930 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 500 better than Era 300?
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
Why is Era 300 better than Authentics 500?
- Weight11,400 g vs 4,470 g2.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 270 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 3.1 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 3.1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | 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 |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | 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 | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 11,400 g | 4,470 g |
| Width | 447 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 256 mm | 185 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
