Short answer: the LG Xboom Stage 301. It ranks #36 of 112 boombox speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $229.99; the Marshall Tufton ranks #88, rated 2.4/5, and costs $474.95, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The LG Xboom Stage 301 is the better-sounding, tougher option. A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions. It is rated IPX4 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Tufton lacks. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Marshall Tufton cannot. Watch for: overpriced for what it is.
The Marshall Tufton is the longer-running, lighter pick. A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 12 for the LG Xboom Stage 301. At 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the LG Xboom Stage 301 at 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg). The tradeoff: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the LG Xboom Stage 301. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A wedge shaped karaoke speaker with a swappable battery and multiple standing positions.
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
| LG Xboom Stage 301 | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $474.95 |
| Ranked | #36 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #88 of 112 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX2 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| App | Yes (LG Xboom app) | No |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 120W | 80W |
| Dimensions | 8.7” x 3.1” x 3.5” (220 x 80 x 90 mm) | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer + dual 2.5” midrange drivers (Peerless) | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Lights | Yes | - |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Strap | No | Yes (built-in strap) |
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