Short answer: the Bogasing S8 Pro Max. It ranks #24 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $169.99; the Marshall Middleton II ranks #31, rated 4.1/5, and costs $279.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Bogasing S8 Pro Max does well: A three way stereo speaker in an aluminum body with a wide soundstage, punchy detailed sound and clean output at full volume. The tradeoff: Its tuning is bright: the 3D mode pushes the mids and treble hard, can sound sharp or tiring at higher volumes, and sometimes adds an echo effect to vocals.
The case for the Marshall Middleton II: A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Bogasing S8 Pro Max lacks. The catch: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Buy the Bogasing S8 Pro Max. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Middleton II and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bogasing S8 Pro Max | Marshall Middleton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $279.99 |
| Ranked | #24 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 70mm woofer + 2x 52mm midrange + 2x 31mm silk tweeters + 2x 80mm passive radiators | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (40W woofer, 2x 20W midrange, 2x 10W tweeters) | 80W |
| Dimensions | 4.3”H x 11.1”W x 2.6”D (110 x 281 x 65 mm) | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs (1.55 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (5 band) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| USB Playback | Yes | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 38Hz |
| IP Rating | - | IP67 |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | - | Yes (USB-C) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | - | Yes (detachable strap) |
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