Short answer: the EcoXGear Defender, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #84 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 2.5/5, at $299.99; the Marshall Tufton ranks #88, rated 2.4/5, and costs $474.95, so there is little reason to consider the other one. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 112 boombox speakers, and the Tribit Stormbox Blast, ranked #2 at $179.99, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The EcoXGear Defender is the tougher option. A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank. It is rated IP67 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton. Watch for: Its single front-facing driver layout has narrow dispersion: clarity and detail drop noticeably when you move off-axis, and the soundstage is limited.
What the Marshall Tufton does well: A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. The tradeoff: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the EcoXGear Defender. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A rugged, floating waterproof speaker that gets very loud for its size, with a flashlight, bottle opener and power bank.
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
| EcoXGear Defender | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #84 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| FM Tuner | No | - |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX2 |
| Weight | 10 lbs (4.54 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 100W | 80W |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 15.4” x 9.6” (170.2 x 391.2 x 243.8 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 42Hz |
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