Short answer: the Marshall Stanmore III for better sound quality, the Klipsch The One II for the lower price. The Marshall Stanmore III ranks #8 of 13 powered desktop speakers at $379. The Klipsch The One II ranks #13 at $149.95, $229.05 cheaper.
What the Marshall Stanmore III offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Not as good sounding as the Stanmore II.
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 III 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 III | Klipsch The One II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.00 | $149.95 |
| Ranked | #8 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 8" x 7.4" (350 x 203 x 188 mm) | 9.1" x 5.9" x 5.9" (231 x 150 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Drivers | 5" (midrange/woofer), 1x 5" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| 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 III: $379.00 Amazon
Cons: Not as good sounding as the Stanmore II. Not enough bass. Distorts at higher volumes.
Full Marshall Stanmore III review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 13.8" x 8" x 7.4" (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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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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