Short answer: the Marshall Middleton. It ranks #33 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $257.52. The Tronsmart Halo 100 ranks #75, rated 3.2/5, at $109.99, $147.53 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Marshall Middleton is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and a detachable strap. Its bass reaches about 39Hz before falling 10dB, against 49Hz for the Tronsmart Halo 100. At 4 lbs (1.8 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Tronsmart Halo 100 at 6 lbs (2.72 kg). It links with other speakers (Marshall Stack), which the Tronsmart Halo 100 cannot. The catch: 5db dip at 1.7kHz and 6.3kHz.
The Tronsmart Halo 100 is the louder pick. A loud, affordable outdoor party speaker with RGB lights, water resistance, and a USB port to charge phones. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 104dB at full volume, against 99dB for the Marshall Middleton. Watch for: Not a very smooth frequency response.
Buy the Marshall Middleton. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $147.53 you would save on the Tronsmart Halo 100 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton | Tronsmart Halo 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $257.52 | $109.99 |
| Ranked | #33 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #75 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz | 49Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-A) |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 6 lbs (2.72 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.7” x 4.3” (230 x 95 x 109 mm) | 11.3” x 7” x 5.9” (286 x 179 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 1x 115mm woofer, 2x 53mm mid-tweeters, 1x 31mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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