These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Marshall Stockwell II ranks #11 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $229.99; the JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95.
The Marshall Stockwell II is the deeper-bass, longer-running option. A light, strap equipped speaker with some of the most natural sound around, even off to the side, and a long battery. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 68Hz for the JBL Grip. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 14 for the JBL Grip. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL Grip lacks. Watch for: Not very loud, and the added DSP reverb may annoy purists.
The JBL Grip is the lighter, tougher pick. A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. At 0.8 lbs (385 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Stockwell II at 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg). It is rated IP68 against IPX4 for the Marshall Stockwell II. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Marshall Stockwell II cannot. Watch for: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II at $229.99 if you want a large speaker. Buy the JBL Grip at $69.95 if you want a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #11 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | ~68Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (7 band) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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