JBL Authentics 300

8 h, Rechargeable battery operated, Electrical connection
1Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

A pair of 25 mm tweeters brings out the details in the music, while a 5.25-inch full-range woofer and a down-firing 6.5-inch passive cone tweeter provide deep bass. The high-quality components ensure a perfect sound balance for any type of music. The JBL Authentics 300 offers the legendary style of classic JBL retro designs in a portable home speaker that looks great in any décor. It effortlessly fills any room, large or small, with superior JBL sound. And the speaker's convenient cast aluminium handle, custom-built, high-quality cabinet and Quadrex cover show the attention JBL has paid to every visual detail, right down to the special JBL signature pattern on the down-firing passive radiator. Thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery with 8 hours of playback time and the integrated carrying handle, you can take your music with you wherever you go.

Key specifications

Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm Line In (1x)
Documents
Item number
32826175

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
JBLAUTH300BLKEP
Release date
15.11.2023

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Material

Material group
Fabric, 
Metal, 
Plastic
Material
100% recycled fabric, 
85% recycled plastic, 
Recycled aluminum

Speaker properties

Audio channel
Stereo
Nominal power
100 W
Frequency range
45 - 20000 Hz
Equipment + Functions
Integrated microphone, 
Multipoint, 
Radio Frequency (RF), 
Wi-Fi
Number of speakers
3 x
Volume control
Keys
Application range
Consumer / Hi-Fi

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device, 
Radio
Streaming media provider
Chromecast, 
Spotify
Audio formats
MPEG Audio Layer III (mp3), 
WAV
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, 
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, 
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, 
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, 
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, 
Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax
Bluetooth version
5.3

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm Line In (1x)

Radio properties

Radio reception
Web radio

Power supply

Power consumption
100 W
Power supply
Electrical connection, 
Rechargeable battery operated
Power consumption (standby)
2 W

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
8 h
Capacity
4800 mAh
Charging time
3.50 h
Number of batteries
1
Battery size
Device specific

Smart home features

Communication standard
Amazon Alexa, 
Google Assistant

Origin

Country of origin
Germany

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging cable, 
Guarantee certificate, 
Manual, 
Safety Data Sheet

Product dimensions

Shape
Rectangular
Length
18.03 cm
Width
34.20 cm
Height
19.56 cm
Weight
4900 g

Package dimensions

Length
40 cm
Width
27.10 cm
Height
27.10 cm
Weight
6.60 kg

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Product Safety

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Beats
    0,2 %
  • 2.Sony
    0,4 %
  • 3.House of Marley
    0,7 %
  • 3.soundcore
    0,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Lexon
    0 days
  • 1.Xiaomi
    0 days
  • 3.Marshall
    1 day
  • 4.Wavemaster
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • JBL
    Not enough data
  • 1.Divoom
    0 %
  • 2.UE
    1,5 %
  • 3.Hama
    1,7 %
  • 4.Marshall
    1,8 %
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
Very good86/100
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Rank 5 out of 8MAC LIFEPortable AirPlay-Lautsprecher im TestReleaseJune 2024
  • PositiveRetro design
  • Positivegood sound
  • PositiveJack connector
  • NegativeNo protection against water
  • NegativeMP3 via USB-C US version only

The market for portable speakers with AirPlay is still small, but is growing steadily. There were no real failures in our test, with the Beosound A5 definitely leading the ranking in terms of sound. It is followed at some distance by the Sonos Move 2, the Teufel Motiv Home and the Bose Portable Smart Speaker, closely followed by the Boombox and Authentics from JBL...

Very good87/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseNovember 2023
  • PositiveRich sound
  • PositiveParallel use of Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
  • PositiveChic retro look
  • NegativeComparatively short battery life
  • NegativeHeavy

Smart speaker, party box, mobile all-rounder: JBL promises the best of all worlds with the Authentics 300 - and can deliver an amazing amount! The speaker impresses with its streaming and two voice assistants at home via Wi-Fi. On the go, the Authentics 300 scores with a sturdy carrying handle and simple Bluetooth music playback...