Customer Ratings & Reviews

Sounds great. Not the loudest kid on the block though. Battery life claims are realistic. Easy set-up to network. It' mainly used in my living room and it doesn't look like some plastic toy your kid left out.

[Employee of bestbuy] The speaker delivers impressive audio clarity with deep bass and crisp highs. Its sleek design complements any space, and the Bluetooth connectivity makes it convenient. The battery life is commendable, providing extended usage without compromising sound quality. Overall, a solid choice for those seeking a balance between performance and aesthetics.

[Employee of bestbuy] Compare to apple homepod, amazon echo studio this provided better sound for music. Bass is punchy and clear and theres options to tune the sound to your liking. Speaker integates well with spotify connect, google and alexa services. Turns on quickly so you can start playing music right when you need to

Best portable speaker hands down you can definitely hear what it was like to be in the studio with the artist if I could only imagine but I’m no music sound expert but it is truly an amazing speaker and worthy every dollar!

This speaker is more than amazing! The size is amazing for travel, stylish and sound and bass are huge! Love it.

I recently picked up the Authentics 300 from JBL, and it has honestly exceeded my expectations. The sound quality is the first thing that stands out—clear highs, deep bass, and a rich, room-filling sound that makes music, podcasts, and even movies sound incredible. It easily fills the space without distortion, even at higher volumes. The design is another highlight. It has a premium retro look that really stands out compared to typical smart speakers, and it feels very well built. It looks great in any room and doesn’t feel cheap at all. I also love the smart features. Having both Alexa and Google Assistant available on the same device is super convenient, and everything works smoothly with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming. Setup was quick, and the JBL app makes it easy to control settings and customize sound. The built-in battery is a nice bonus, making it easy to move from room to room without being tied to a plug, which adds a lot of flexibility for everyday use. Overall, this speaker delivers premium sound, great design, and smart features all in one package. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a powerful home speaker that also offers portability and convenience. I would definitely recommend it.

Great sound. Portable. Fill out space like in a stadium. Great base. Bought it for my mom so easiness of adjusting setting manually is a big plus.

I love my new speaker. The sound is great and I can take it anywhere with me. I use it indoors and outdoors! I totally recommend it.

[Employee of bestbuy] Great sound quality, and surprisingly powerful bass considering its being battery powered by a tiny battery. The only downside is its 8 hour battey life but its a double edge sword as its also extremely easy to replace. The front cover can be removed and under that are two screws which hold a plastic battery cover. The battery is relatively chyeap at around 30 dollers online and is just an un plug and replug replacement. Talk about repairability! And of course its rechargable but we all know batteries dont last forever. Good thing JBL thought about the devices longevity instead of the modern replace it mentality when something does not hold a charge.

I’m writing this review after literally JUST giving this speaker an initial first listen. WOW! Definitely love this thing! Clean highs and punchy bass…I went through all different genres of music on my playlist and I am highly impressed with the sound quality and overall aesthetic of it. I have soooo many different Bluetooth speakers around the house and was hesitant to buy another but I’m so glad I did! Can’t really speak to the battery life but I’m gonna assume it’s up there with the other JBL speakers I own and it’s always been sufficient. Nice work JBL!

I love this speaker, the sound is amazing, and you can adjust the settings to what works for you. It can connect to other JBL speakers (JBL flip 5) so you can use it in multiple rooms. It connects to google home, Alexa and acts as a smart speaker. Sounds super high end, you can unplug it and the battery on the speaker lasts for hours

Amazing sound, excellent bass, battery is a sold 7/10 but overall amazing!

Excellent sound. Love all the features and connectivity options. Really a great product and the handle is so nice to carry it around the house or to outdoor functions. Great speaker!

Really excellent sound and responsive bass frequencies for a semi-portable speaker. Its a little heavy and a little bulky, but it fits precisely the need I had: quality sound in any given room. You may not take it to the beach, but you can take it to the airbnb and guarantee yourself some exceptional sound quality. I cant speak to the integration into the rest of JBLs smart home system, but it seems seamless from the app.

[Employee of bestbuy] I love the retro look and feel. Sounds amazing also app control is pretty cool. Highly recommend purchase. It's loud, clear, and great bass.

Beautiful speaker with great sound and unique design.

This speaker is really nice. Only complaint is given the size and weight the battery has tended to die and need a recharge mid get togethers. Not an issue if indoors or near an outlet outside. Sound and design are on point!

This is a fatastic solution for great sound in a small space. Set up is so easy even I, a technology challenged nitwit can pull it off. The sound is rich and powerful and tbe price is right.

Impressed! Great sound, easy set up. Love the retro look. Premium materials. You won’t be disappointed.

[Employee of bestbuy] Speaker looks and sounds great. This one having the battery is nice too. I don't think it's going to be something you very around often, but when you want/need to is very nice. I assume the battery is adding a bit to the cost, so make sure you buy it on sale and that will help. One concern I have is the support from JBL down the road. 2-3 I expect it to be well supported and updated occasionally, but it's the 5+ years down the road that I assume support will start to fall away. Yes, the speaker will still work I'm sure, but the smarts of it could very well be degraded. Just sometime to think about with smart speakers in general.