Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III for better sound quality, the Marshall Acton III for the lower price. The Marshall Woburn II ranks higher than the Marshall Acton III (#3 vs #11 of 29 powered desktop speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Marshall Woburn III, is rated 4.1/5 at $599.99; the Marshall Acton III is rated 3.7/5 at $225, $374.99 cheaper.
The case for the Marshall Acton III: A compact home speaker with classic Marshall amp styling, Bluetooth and an aux input for a small room or desk. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 45Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
The case for the Marshall Woburn II: A large, loud stereo home speaker with HDMI, RCA and aux inputs, aptX Bluetooth and app tone controls, now discontinued but worth buying used. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Marshall Acton III lacks.
Buy the Marshall Acton III if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Marshall Woburn III, the replacement for the discontinued Marshall Woburn II, is rated higher but costs $599.99.
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A compact home speaker with classic Marshall amp styling, Bluetooth and an aux input for a small room or desk.
A large, loud stereo home speaker with HDMI, RCA and aux inputs, aptX Bluetooth and app tone controls, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Acton III | Marshall Woburn II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225.00 each | $332.11 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #3 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Yes |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.2” x 6.7” x 5.9” (260 x 170 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 | 45Hz - 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 |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 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 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~47Hz |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cord |
| Voice Assistants | - | None |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
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