You know that one kid at school that you couldn’t help but envy? The one who, aside from being tall, athletic and a hit with the ladies (or gents) also ended up getting solid grades, played in the youth orchestra and helped sick puppies down at the local pet rescue? Well, that’s what the JBL Authentics 300 brings to mind, at least at first glance: a do-it-all polymath with the looks to match.
Two things strike us about the Authentics 300 wireless speaker right out of the gate. The first is how good-looking the thing is, sporting a lovingly crafted retro design that oozes class and sophistication no matter where we place it. The second, less immediate aspect is how versatile JBL’s stocky unit is. Thanks to its portability, streaming smarts and twin voice assistant capabilities, the Authentics 300 covers multiple bases as a smart, portable wireless speaker all rolled into one.
