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JBL Authentics 500 vs Transparent Small Transparent Speaker

What Authentics 500 does better (2) and where Small Transparent Speaker wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Authentics 500
JBL · 2023Authentics 500
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $480
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Transparent Small Transparent Speaker
Transparent · 2022Small Transparent Speaker
1 advantage≈ $500
Dimensions

Size comparison

Authentics 500Small Transparent Speaker
447 × 240255.7288 × 20395
Authentics 500Small Transparent SpeakerDifference
Height240 mm203 mm+37 mm
Width447 mm288 mm+159 mm
Depth255.7 mm95 mm+160.7 mm
Weight11,400 g3,300 g+8,100 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Authentics 500 better than Small Transparent Speaker?

  1. Output power270 W vs 30 W9×
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%

Why is Small Transparent Speaker better than Authentics 500?

  1. Weight11,400 g vs 3,300 g3.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power270 W30 W
Speaker channels3.1—
Channel count3.1—
Lowest frequency40 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Dolby AtmosYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight11,400 g3,300 g
Width447 mm288 mm
Height240 mm203 mm
Depth256 mm95 mm
ColoursBlack—
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