vs
7.7Sound9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Authentics 500MOTIV XL
| Authentics 500 | MOTIV XL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 240 mm | 251 mm | −11 mm |
| Width | 447 mm | 560 mm | −113 mm |
| Depth | 255.7 mm | 289 mm | −33.3 mm |
| Weight | 11,400 g | 12,900 g | −1,500 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Authentics 500 better than MOTIV XL?
- Output power270 W vs 210 W+29%
- Channel count3.1 vs 2.1+48%
- Weight11,400 g vs 12,900 g+13%
Why is MOTIV XL better than Authentics 500?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+75%
- Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 35 Hz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 270 W | 210 W |
| Speaker channels | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Channel count | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Lowest frequency | 40 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 35,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 13 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC |
| 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 | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 11,400 g | 12,900 g |
| Width | 447 mm | 560 mm |
| Height | 240 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 256 mm | 289 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
