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JBL Authentics 300 vs Soundcore Rave 3S

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JBL Authentics 300

JBL Authentics 300

  • 4,900 g.
  • 4,800 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Up to 8 hours per charge.
  • Mains-powered product.
KSh 45,000In Stock
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Soundcore Rave 3S

Soundcore Rave 3S

  • About 10,200 g.
  • 4,900 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Works with the Soundcore app.
  • Up to 12 hours per charge.
KSh 45,670In Stock
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JBL Bar 2.1 Deep Bass MK2 | 300WKSh 44,000
JBL Authentics 200KSh 39,000
JBL PartyBox Club 120KSh 49,500
JBL Partybox Encore 2KSh 46,500
JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2KSh 43,500
JBL PartyBox On the Go 2KSh 48,500
JBL Xtreme 5KSh 43,500
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Our quick verdict

The JBL Authentics 300 is lighter (4.9 kg) and offers Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, while the Soundcore Rave 3S lasts longer per charge (12 hours).

Weight

JBL Authentics 300
4.9 kg
Soundcore Rave 3S
About 10,200 g

Battery capacity

JBL Authentics 300
4,800 mAh battery capacity
Soundcore Rave 3S
4,900 mAh battery capacity

Battery life

JBL Authentics 300
Up to 8 hours per charge
Soundcore Rave 3S
Up to 12 hours per charge

Output power

JBL Authentics 300
100 W rated output
Soundcore Rave 3S
Up to 200W

Connections

JBL Authentics 300
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
Soundcore Rave 3S
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Authentics 300

  • Lighter: 4.9 kg (vs about 10.2 kg).
  • Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Soundcore Rave 3S

  • Rated for up to 12 hours per charge (vs 8).

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PriorityJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Portability4,900 gAbout 10,200 g
Weight4.9 kgAbout 10.2 kg
Battery capacity4,800 mAh battery4,900 mAh battery
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Battery lifeUp to 8 hours per chargeUp to 12 hours per charge
SoftwareJBL OneWorks with the Soundcore app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
BrandJBLSoundcore
ModelAuthentics 300A31A3012
TypeSmart SpeakerPortable Party Speaker
Announced—May 2025
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Dimensions342 × 195.6 × 180.3 mm (W × H × D)Approximately 300 × 280 × 504mm
Weight4.9 kgApproximately 10.2kg including two microphones

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Battery3.6 V / 4800 mAh lithium-ion4900mAh / 7.3V

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsA2DP 1.3.2; AVRCP 1.5SBC and AAC
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 and 5 GHzNot supported; Bluetooth audio
Wired InputsAudio input; Ethernet3.5mm AUX input; dedicated 6.35mm microphone/guitar input with selector
USBUSB-C service portUSB-C charging
Multi-Speaker / Stereo PairingMulti-room playback through Google Home or Amazon AlexaTWS stereo with another Rave 3S; Auracast group playback; incompatible with PartyCast; wireless microphones pair to host only
App SupportJBL One; Google Home; Amazon Alexasoundcore app for EQ, vocal effects, reverb, lighting, firmware and automatic power-off settings
Bluetooth Range—Up to 50m under suitable conditions; obstacles and interference reduce range
HDMI—Not supported
Microphone / Guitar Inputs—Two included wireless microphones; 6.35mm wired microphone/guitar input; gain and wired volume controls

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa and Google AssistantNo standalone voice-assistant system specified
LightshowNo party lightshowBeat-synchronised integrated lighting; button and app controls; can be switched off
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productDual wireless karaoke microphones; AI Vocal Removal; reverb; Auracast and TWS; app EQ and lighting
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema productTV audio through compatible AUX or Bluetooth connection; no HDMI
Special Features—Automatic power-off settings; app firmware updates; microphone volume and original vocal level controls

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Speaker ConfigurationTwo 25 mm tweeters; 5.25-inch woofer; 6.5-inch passive radiatorOne woofer and three full-range drivers
DriversTwo 25 mm tweeters; 5.25-inch woofer; 6.5-inch passive radiator1 × 6.5-inch woofer and 3 × 2.5-inch full-range drivers
Frequency Response45 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB)40Hz–20kHz
Total Power Output100 W maximum at 1% THDUp to 200W
Audio ChannelsStereo 2.0Single speaker; left and right stereo with two Rave 3S units; three or more linked units play mono
Sound Modes / EQOn-speaker bass and treble; JBL One app EQBassUp; app EQ presets and customised EQ; adjustable vocal reverb
Audio FeaturesAutomatic self-tuning; AirPlay; Alexa Multi-Room Music; Chromecast built-in; Spotify ConnectAI Vocal Removal with adjustable original vocal level; dual wireless microphones; vocal reverb

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Power Source100–240 V AC, 50/60 HzBuilt-in rechargeable battery; USB-C charging at 5V 3A
Battery LifeUp to 8 hoursUp to 12h at 50% volume with BassUp and lights off
Charging TimeUnder 3.5 hours—
Fast ChargingMains-powered product—
Charging PortAC mains inputUSB-C
Power ConsumptionNetwork standby: under 2 W—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
ControlsVolume, bass and treble; app and voice controlsPower, volume, Bluetooth, playback, track selection, AI Vocal Removal, Auracast, lights and BassUp; reverb knob; rear wired volume and gain controls
MaterialsRecycled fabric, plastic and aluminium; leather-like enclosure; Quadrex grille—
Water & Dust Resistance—IPX4 splash resistance on speaker body only; wireless microphones are not waterproof
Placement / Mounting—Portable upright placement with integrated carrying handle

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Authentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
Speaker / SoundbarAuthentics 300Soundcore Rave 3S
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo separate subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlNo remote control supplied—
Power CableAC power cableUSB-C to USB-C cable; wall charger not included
Other AccessoriesNot applicableTwo wireless microphones and four AA batteries
DocumentationQuick-start guide; safety sheet; warranty cardQuick Start Guide
Audio / HDMI Cable—No AUX, guitar or HDMI cable supplied
Mounting Accessories—No mounting kit supplied; integrated carrying handle

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the JBL Authentics 300 if you want a lighter build and Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, or the Soundcore Rave 3S if you would rather have longer rated battery life.

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