Short answer: the Marshall Emberton II, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #126 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.7/5, at $114. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $64.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 177 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #2 at $49.79.
The Marshall Emberton II is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging. Its bass reaches about 62Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. Watch for: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
The Walla Sound is the lighter pick. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Emberton II at 1.5 lbs (700 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the Marshall Emberton II lacks. The catch: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the Marshall Emberton II. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $64.01 saving on the Walla Sound is not enough to make up the difference.
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A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton II | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $114.00 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #126 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | ~90Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (700 g) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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