Short answer: the Mee Audio PartySPKR. Both are rated 4.1/5 for sound quality (#32 and #31 of 120 large speakers), and the Mee Audio PartySPKR costs $169.99 against $279.99 for the Marshall Middleton II, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
The Marshall Middleton II is the deeper-bass, longer-running choice. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Its bass reaches about 38Hz before falling 10dB, against 50Hz for the Mee Audio PartySPKR. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 12 for the Mee Audio PartySPKR. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Mee Audio PartySPKR at 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg). The tradeoff: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
Why pick the Mee Audio PartySPKR: A stereo party speaker with good sound, real bass, lights, sound modes and weather resistance. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass.
Buy the Mee Audio PartySPKR. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $110 less than the Marshall Middleton II.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton II | Mee Audio PartySPKR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $169.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #32 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (Bass Boost, Vocal Boost, Dynamic) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (Multi-Link) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2850 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) | 7.5” x 6” x 14.5” (191 x 152 x 368 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x woofers, 2x tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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