Short answer: the Marshall Acton III for the higher ranking, the Marshall Acton II for the lower price. The Marshall Acton III ranks #9 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $199.99. The Marshall Acton II ranks #10 at $193.63, $6.36 cheaper.
Buy the Marshall Acton II if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Marshall Acton III if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Acton II | Marshall Acton III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $193.63 | $199.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #9 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10.24" x 6.02" x 5.91" (260 x 153 x 150 mm) | 10.24" x 6.69" x 5.91" (260 x 170 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux |
| Drivers | 4" (midrange/woofer), 1x 4" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters | 4" (midrange/woofer), 1x 4" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes | - |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W) | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Acton II: $193.63 Amazon
Cons: Boosted upper bass, not as deep bass as competitors. Boosted highs. Sounds mushy.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.24" x 6.02" x 5.91" (260 x 153 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (midrange/woofer), 1x 4" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Marshall Acton III: $199.99 Amazon
Cons: Not as deep bass as competitors.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10.24" x 6.69" x 5.91" (260 x 170 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (midrange/woofer), 1x 4" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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