10% cheaper ≈ $430
- Output power 200 W vs 270 W
- Amidio
- Audio
- JBL Authentics 500
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Alternatives to JBL Authentics 500
10 smart & Wi-Fi speakers at a similar price that compete with the Authentics 500 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the Authentics 500
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Canton · 2022Smart SUB 10
10% pricier ≈ $530
- Lowest frequency 27 Hz vs 40 Hz
- Output power 200 W vs 270 W
- Weight 11,800 g vs 11,400 g
8
Bowers & Wilkins · 2024Zeppelin Pro
63% pricier ≈ $780
- Highest frequency 24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
- Lowest frequency 35 Hz vs 40 Hz
- Output power 240 W vs 270 W
- Bluetooth version 5 vs 5.3
9
Audio Pro · 2026Drumfire D-2 W
10% cheaper ≈ $430
- Channel count 2 vs 3.1
- Bluetooth version 4.2 vs 5.3
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Apple · 2023HomePod (2nd Gen)
17% cheaper ≈ $400
- Weight 2,500 g vs 11,400 g
- Bluetooth version 5 vs 5.3