Short answer: the Marshall Willen for the higher ranking, the Klipsch Austin for the lower price. The Marshall Willen ranks #14 of 46 small speakers at $120. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 at $80, $40 cheaper.
What the Klipsch Austin gets right: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. The catch: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
On the Marshall Willen side: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Set against that: Not that deep of bass.
One note: the Marshall Willen is discontinued, but it still ranks #14 of 46 small speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the Klipsch Austin if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Marshall Willen if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Austin | Marshall Willen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $120 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #15 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (broadcast mode) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g | 0.7 lbs / 309 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | - |
| Dimensions | 4.29" x 4.29" x 1.69" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) | 3.98" x 1.54" x 3.98" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W RMS | 10W |
| Max Volume | 89dB | 88dB |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch Austin: $80 Amazon
Pros: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Clear mids and crisp trebles. Rugged rubberized build with a metal grille; IP67. Supports TWS pairing with a second Austin.
Cons: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Dimensions | 4.29" x 4.29" x 1.69" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 89dB |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (broadcast mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g |
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Marshall Willen: $120 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Solid, durable build with IP67 water/dust resistance. Extremely compact - fits in a back pocket.
Cons: Not that deep of bass. A bit of a sharp treble. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.98" x 1.54" x 3.98" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 309 g |
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