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JBL Authentics 500
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Ranked #7 in Smart Speakers
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
A genuinely novel proposition - the first speaker to run Alexa and Google Assistant simultaneously, with room-filling 270W Dolby Atmos sound - but its retro-styled bulk and roughly $400-450 price make it a niche buy next to more versatile, cheaper options.
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Key features
- ✓ Simultaneous Alexa + Google Assistant
- ✓ 270W 3.1 Dolby Atmos system
- ✓ Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Ethernet
- ✓ Retro leather-and-foam design
- ✓ AirPlay/Chromecast/Spotify Connect
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover JBL Authentics 500. Here's the stance each one takes.
S 1 B 2
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RTINGS.com Named RTINGS' best tested smart speaker overall, largely on the strength of its dual-assistant support. S Read → W 
What Hi-Fi? Large footprint and handsome looks with attention-grabbing but not especially subtle sound. B Read → T 
TechHive Retro design with big, modern sound, favoring bold impact over genuine subtlety. B Read →