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JBL - Authentics 200 - Retro Style Smart Home Speaker with Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants, Alexa and Googl - White
Average customer rating
4.7
(83 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 83 reviews
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
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1 Star
1
100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for JBL - Authentics 200 - Retro Style Smart Home Speaker with Built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Voice Assistants, Alexa and Googl - White
Customer Rating
5
Premium Sound / Premium Build
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Charly13
from Sunland Park, NM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 1st impression right out the box, is excellent build quality, materials look really really nice the combination of colors is excellent, the kind of leather touch in the black areas absolutely nail it, the plastics on the bottom and on the back are great they make it feel sturdy and well build and the design of the front grill actually gives back the feeling of the authentics L16, overall great knobs for controls and easy to use and select your preferred input they are nice located at the top and it feels pretty straight forward at the moment of using them, I have tried all types of connectivity and they all work nicely even there is a wifi feature it is a nice touch to have put the ethernet option great work,
Sound wise, I have not tested that much but overall I can say it is well tuned and build for both low and high volume it really holds it together and I have to say that I was not expecting this amount of sound of this small form speaker I'm still quite impressed. As far as of now I honestly have no negative comments, I mean the build feels solid and premium and I was not expecting that sound coming out of that tiny monster. It is an excellent choice for a wireless speaker with a good quality sound and impressive volume.
Sound wise, I have not tested that much but overall I can say it is well tuned and build for both low and high volume it really holds it together and I have to say that I was not expecting this amount of sound of this small form speaker I'm still quite impressed. As far as of now I honestly have no negative comments, I mean the build feels solid and premium and I was not expecting that sound coming out of that tiny monster. It is an excellent choice for a wireless speaker with a good quality sound and impressive volume.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
the SMALET BUT THE MOST POWERFUL speaker
on September 14, 2023
Posted by: kballard27
from Saint Charles Illinois
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is the smallest BUT THE MOST POWERFUL blue tooth speaker jbl has come out with i was watching a movie on my laptop and had it on the LOWEST SETTING i STILL HEARD EVERYTHING CRYSTAL CLEAR on my bed
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Retro looks, top shelf sound.
on September 20, 2023
Posted by: Koool
from Hampton, VA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JBL Authentics 200 is a retro-styled smart speaker that delivers big sound and impressive versatility. It has a Quadrex grille, premium aluminum frame, leather enclosure, giving it a sophisticated look. The Authentics 200 also sounds amazing. I use it for streaming music in my home office and family room. The sound quality of the Authentics 200 is top-notch. It's equipped with a pair of 25mm tweeters and a 5-inch woofer, as well as a downfiring 6-inch passive radiator and delivers rich, full-bodied sound with deep bass.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
High end cabinet and sound
on September 16, 2023
Posted by: JD Ford
from North Carolina
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off this is a higher end piece of audio equipment, the box itself is nicely designed and looks very durable and fancy. The sound quality is amazing to come out of such a small package. The lows are crisp and clear, the midrange is perfect and the bass is incredible and provides a full sound you would expect from a larger speaker. Bluetooth works well with no issues and connects each time after you pair it. I like the separate knobs for bass and treble, they are large and easy to use. It has voice control by switching it on in the back. It has a aux port for a wired connection and a favorite button for your playlist. Also an ethernet and USB connection. Overall I highly recommend this unit it sounds amazing and has a lot of features in a small package. It is a speaker you would want to set somewhere and leave it because it looks good but it also has to be plugged in there is not a battery to charge which I get because you have this incredible sound in a small package. Two thumbs up for sure. Thanks again JBL, this compact speaker is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Simple to use with a punchy sound!
on September 15, 2023
Posted by: dcardona
from Brooklyn, NY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to set up the speaker. I didn't even need to dive into the instruction manual; it just felt intuitive and straightforward.
What really stood out to me were the tactile buttons and the speaker's compact size. It's refreshing to have physical controls that are easy to use. Plus, the ability to customize the equalizer was a big win for me. Personally, I'm all about cranking up the bass, and this speaker lets me do just that.
However, I did encounter a bit of trouble when trying to connect it to my Wi-Fi network. Despite multiple attempts, including troubleshooting and restarting, I couldn't get it to work. It left me wondering about potential missed capabilities that require a Wi-Fi connection.
One minor improvement I'd suggest is having the buttons display the treble and bass levels without needing to open the app. It would make adjusting the sound settings even more convenient.
Overall, this speaker has a lot going for it in terms of simplicity and sound customization, but the Wi-Fi hiccup and button functionality could use a little refinement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome design! Great quality of sound!
on December 28, 2023
Posted by: Charge123
from Charleston West Virginia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You absolutely get room filling sounds! And its perfect for a small apartment, but really anyplace you want to relax and enjoy it I'm very happy with the features I really like the design and finish and feel it really takes me back to what was built with quality. I would recommend any one that loves the good old days and some of the new tech to give it a try i don't think it will disapoint.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Beware of Google Assistant issues
on November 18, 2025
Posted by: MickeAX
The speaker worked great when I first bought it. Unfortunately, for the past couple of months Google Assistant has stopped working for several hours each day, which makes the speaker practically unusable for its intended purpose.
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Customer Rating
4
Great sound, wish it was wireless
on December 29, 2023
Posted by: StillGrindin87
from Memphis, TN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great sounding speaker with options to quickly adjust bass and treble. Setup is quick and easy. The only flaw for me is that it isn't wireless. In today's environment, I am accustomed to speakers having the option to be wireless.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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