Short answer: the B&O Beolit 20. It ranks #48 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $749. The Marshall Tufton ranks #88, rated 2.4/5, at $474.95, $274.05 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The B&O Beolit 20 is the better-sounding, lighter pick. A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger. At 6 lbs (2.7 kg) it weighs much less than the Marshall Tufton at 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg). It is rated IPX4 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton.
The Marshall Tufton is the longer-running option. A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 8 for the B&O Beolit 20. The tradeoff: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the B&O Beolit 20. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $274.05 you would save on the Marshall Tufton does not close the gap.
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A premium designer portable with 360 degree sound and a top that doubles as a wireless phone charger.
A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beolit 20 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749.00 | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #48 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Bang & Olufsen app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 240W peak | 80W |
| Dimensions | 5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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