Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Marshall Woburn II is the better pick: it ranks #3 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 4.0/5), against #19 (rated 3.5/5) for the Marshall Acton II. If you want one new, the Marshall Woburn III replaces the Marshall Woburn II and is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99.
Why pick the Marshall Acton II: A compact home speaker with classic Marshall styling, aptX Bluetooth, an aux input and bass and treble adjustment. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 56Hz specification.
The Marshall Woburn II is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A large, loud stereo home speaker with HDMI, RCA and aux inputs, aptX Bluetooth and app tone controls, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 10dB, against 56Hz for the Marshall Acton II.
Buy the Marshall Woburn II only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Marshall Woburn III, which replaces the Marshall Woburn II.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Acton II | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $195.60 each Discontinued | $332.11 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #19 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.2” x 6” x 5.9” (260 x 153 x 150 mm) | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Drivers | 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W) | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Acton II: reviews by DSAUDIO.review, Danny Pops and Storytripper HD.
- Marshall Woburn II: reviews by Danny Pops and HiTechKing.
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