Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore II for the higher ranking, the Marshall Stanmore III for the lower price. The Marshall Stanmore II ranks #7 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $300. The Marshall Stanmore III ranks #8 at $249.99, $50.01 cheaper.
Buy the Marshall Stanmore II if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Marshall Stanmore III if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stanmore II | Marshall Stanmore III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 | $249.99 |
| Ranked | #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #8 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 | None |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 200 x 185 mm) | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 203 x 188 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters | 5" (midrange/woofer), 1x 5" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Voice Assistants | Yes | - |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon
Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 55Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (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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Marshall Stanmore III: $249.99 Amazon
Cons: Not as good sounding as the Stanmore II. Not enough bass. Distorts at higher volumes.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.78" x 7.87" x 7.32" (350 x 203 x 188 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (midrange/woofer), 1x 5" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux |
| Output Power | 80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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