Short answer: the Marshall Middleton II for better sound quality, the LG Xboom Bounce for the lower price. The Marshall Middleton II ranks #28 of 77 large speakers at $330. The LG Xboom Bounce ranks #30 at $119.99, $210.01 cheaper.
What the Marshall Middleton II gets right: Very deep bass for the size/weight. The catch: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
The case for the LG Xboom Bounce: Unique spherical design. The tradeoff: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers.
Buy the Marshall Middleton II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the LG Xboom Bounce if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton II | LG Xboom Bounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $119.99 |
| Ranked | #28 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.9" x 4.3" (230 x 98 x 110 mm) | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 80W | 40W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Wifi | - | No |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- Soundcore Motion X600 vs Sonos Move
- Sonos Move vs Ultimate Ears Everboom
- Sonos Move vs JBL Xtreme 2
- Soundcore Rave Neo 2 vs Marshall Middleton II
- Soundcore Motion X500 vs Marshall Middleton II
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Middleton II: $330 Amazon
Pros: Very deep bass for the size/weight.
Cons: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange. Dip around 200hz, peak at 1khz, dipped at 1.6khz. Strange frequency response through the mids.
Full Marshall Middleton II review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.9" x 4.3" (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Marshall Middleton II vs Sonos Move
- Marshall Middleton II vs Sonos Move 2
- Marshall Middleton II vs Marshall Middleton
- Marshall Middleton II vs Ultimate Ears Everboom
- Marshall Middleton II vs Soundcore Motion X500
- Marshall Middleton II vs Bose SoundLink Plus
- Marshall Middleton II vs Marshall Kilburn II
- Marshall Middleton II vs Soundcore Rave Neo 2
- See all 16 comparisons
LG Xboom Bounce: $119.99 Amazon
Pros: Unique spherical design. Up to 30 hours battery at 50% volume. IP67 + MIL-STD-810H military certification for impact/vibration/temperature. Multipoint pairing stays connected to two devices. LED lights add flair.
Cons: Bass extension not as deep as the top speakers. Overpriced. This may move around in the rankings as we get better sound samples
Full LG Xboom Bounce review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10.3" x 3.7" x 3.9" (261.6 x 94 x 99.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 63mm woofer + dual dome tweeters (Peerless) |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs / 1.32 kg |
| Wifi | No |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- tech reviews daily: LG XBOOM Bounce Review – BASS, LIGHTS & VIBES! 🔊🎉
- Mike O’Brien: What Did LG Just Launch? (NEW will.i.am x LG xboom Speakers)
- 정민수 (언리얼엔진): LG XBOOM BOUNCE 40W vs BOGASING S9 PRO 50W TWS Sound Samples
- GYMCADDY: LG’s New xboom Speaker And Earbud Lineup Explained - Meet The Stage 301, Bounce, Grab And Buds!
- Reddit Search for LG Xboom Bounce Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Marshall Middleton
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Ultimate Ears Everboom
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Sonos Move
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Sonos Move 2
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Soundcore Motion X500
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Marshall Kilburn II
- LG Xboom Bounce vs JBL Xtreme 4
- LG Xboom Bounce vs Bose SoundLink Plus
- See all 17 comparisons