Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore II for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Marshall Stanmore II ranks #7 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300. The Klipsch The One II ranks #13 at $149.95, $150.05 cheaper.
What the Marshall Stanmore II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Not very deep bass.
What the Klipsch The One II offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Treble boosted.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch The One II if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Klipsch The One II. It ranks near the bottom of the 13 powered desktop speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore II | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 7.9" x 7.3" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes | - |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon
Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
Full Marshall Stanmore II review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 7.9" x 7.3" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Klipsch The One II: $149.95 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
Full Klipsch The One II review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 50W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x10W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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