Short answer: the Soundcore Motion Boom. It ranks #14 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $109.99; the Marshall Middleton ranks #31 and costs $220.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Marshall Middleton gets right: Very deep bass for the size/weight. The tradeoff: 5db dip at 1.7khz and 6.3khz.
What the Soundcore Motion Boom offers: 30W loud bass-heavy sound, excellent budget-friendly value. Set against that: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers.
Buy the Soundcore Motion Boom. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Middleton and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton | Soundcore Motion Boom | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220.99 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.7" x 4.3" (230 x 95 x 109 mm) | 13.6" x 7.9" x 5.8" (346 x 200 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 63.5mm titanium fullrange drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 50W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 170ms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Middleton: $220.99 Amazon
Pros: Very deep bass for the size/weight.
Cons: 5db dip at 1.7khz and 6.3khz. 9khz treble peak. Not a very smooth frequency response. A lot of Marshall’s added dsp echo which cannot be turned off, very distracting and annoying. It’s like forcing you to listen to your music in an echo chamber. Bass is reasonably deep but artificial sounding and flabby, with no attack and no dynamics. Treble is rolled off.
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| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.7" x 4.3" (230 x 95 x 109 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
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Soundcore Motion Boom: $109.99 Amazon
Pros: 30W loud bass-heavy sound, excellent budget-friendly value. 10,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (15-18 hours with BassUp engaged at high volume). Waterproof, buoyant design, convenient carry handle. PowerIQ USB port charges devices. BassUp feature works well with clear mids/highs.
Cons: Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers
Full Soundcore Motion Boom review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 170ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 7.9" x 5.8" (346 x 200 x 148 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 63.5mm titanium fullrange drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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