Short answer: the Stanmore II, and it’s cheaper too. It ranks #7 of 14 in its powered desktop class at $300; The Three II ranks #12 at $400, $100 more.
Neither review lists a single pro, which makes the cons the whole story. The Three II’s complaints are boosted treble and bass that doesn’t reach as deep as others; the Stanmore II’s are not very deep bass, no battery, and no water rating.
Both are styling-first purchases more than sound-first ones. Neither speaker’s review gives much reason to pick it purely on measured performance, so the ranking gap and the price difference both point the same direction.
Buy the Stanmore II if choosing between these two. Check the powered buyer’s guide for options with a stronger measured case at either price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch The Three II | Marshall Stanmore II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 | $300 |
| Ranked | #12 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 55Hz |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power brick |
| Voice Assistants | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Klipsch The Three II: $400 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon
Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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