Short answer: the Marshall Acton IV, if you are buying new. The Marshall Acton II ranks higher than the Klipsch The One II (#19 vs #26 of 29 powered desktop speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Marshall Acton IV, is rated 3.7/5 at $329.99 and is still sold new.
Both reviews open with no listed pros, which is unusual on this site. The One II’s cons are boosted treble and bass that doesn’t reach as deep as others; the Acton II’s are boosted upper bass, boosted highs, and an overall sound our notes call mushy.
Neither is a strong value pick against the rest of the class. This is a case where the size of the class, 14 speakers, makes the gap between #19 and #26 smaller than it looks.
Buy the Acton II if choosing between these two specifically. Check the powered buyer’s guide before committing to either at this price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The One II | Marshall Acton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.95 each | $195.60 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #26 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #19 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 5.9” x 5.9” (231 x 150 x 150 mm) | 10.2” x 6” x 5.9” (260 x 153 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB | Bluetooth, Aux |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges | 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) | 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 56Hz |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
Watch Them Compared
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- One-month hobbyist: Klipsch The One ii vs Marshall Acton ii Sound Battle
- Danny Pops: Marshall Acton 2 vs Klipsch The One 2 - which sounds better?
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