Short answer: the Diamondboxx M3 for better sound quality, the Marshall Tufton for the lower price. The Diamondboxx M3 ranks #51 of 73 boombox speakers at $700. The Marshall Tufton ranks #60 at $450, $250 cheaper.
What the Diamondboxx M3 offers: 114dB output. Watch for: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom.
What the Marshall Tufton offers: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. Watch for: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the Diamondboxx M3 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Tufton if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Marshall Tufton. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If battery life is a priority, the Diamondboxx M3 is rated for 40 hours versus 20 hours for the Marshall Tufton.
Specifications Side By Side
| Diamondboxx M3 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $700 | $450 |
| Ranked | #51 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX2 |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| Output Power | 200W RMS / 400W peak | 80W |
| Dimensions | 14.7" x 9" x 8" (373.4 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer + tweeter array | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Diamondboxx M3: $700
Pros: 114dB output. 200W RMS (400W max) Class A/B amplifier with dual 4” woofers and active crossovers. Multiple battery options (115Wh or 231Wh). Weighs just 12 lbs, fits in overhead compartments. Aluminum heatsink survives full-blast heat.
Cons: Not as deep bass as even the hyperboom. Bass distorted at high levels. Too much treble. Too expensive. No water rating.
Full Diamondboxx M3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 40 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.7" x 9" x 8" (373.4 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer + tweeter array |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 200W RMS / 400W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 11 lbs / 5 kg |
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Marshall Tufton: $450 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. 3-way speaker design covers full frequency range in 360°. Sturdy construction with IPX2 rating.
Cons: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating
Full Marshall Tufton review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
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