Short answer: the Mifa Wildbox. It ranks #9 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $100; the Marshall Stockwell 2 ranks #11 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
In the Marshall Stockwell 2’s favor: it’s possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker and stays excellent off-axis. Working against it: it’s not stereo, isn’t very loud, and uses added DSP reverb that audio purists may find annoying.
The pitch for the Mifa Wildbox: a really neutral frequency response across the midrange and 6 lighting modes, though it needs a firmware upgrade to 2.11 via a Windows PC to sound its best since it ships with an older version. On the downside: it doesn’t seem to be available anymore, has no app, the slightly boosted upper treble can be fatiguing, the buttons are confusing, the plastic case feels cheap, and it may break internally if dropped.
Buy the Mifa Wildbox. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Stockwell 2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If water resistance matters to you, the Mifa Wildbox at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Marshall Stockwell 2 at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell 2 | Mifa Wildbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $100 |
| Ranked | #11 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | 185ms |
| Max Volume | 96dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg | 3.4 lbs / 1.55 kg |
| App | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 11.5" x 6.5" x 4.8" (293 x 165.8 x 121.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 20W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Stockwell 2: $200 Amazon
Pros: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. Excellent off-axis.
Cons: Not stereo. Not very loud. Uses added DSP reverb which audio purists may find annoying.
Full Marshall Stockwell 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
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Mifa Wildbox: $100 Amazon
Pros: A really neutral frequency response across the midrange. 6 different lighting modes, or turn off the lights with a long button press. You will need to upgrade it to the latest 2.11 firmware with a Windows PC, as it likely ships with 1.93. Sound quality and bass extension on previous firmwares wasn’t very good. To upgrade firmware, install the PC flashing tool and download firmware. With the speaker off, hold V+ Play V- at the same time to enter flashing mode. To check firmware, turn on the speaker, quickly press the M button 3 times, then quickly press the Play button 3 times (it can take a few tries).
Cons: Doesn’t seem to be available anymore. No app. The slightly boosted upper treble can be slightly fatiguing on-axis with certain songs. Some of the buttons can be confusing, “M” is the Bluetooth button and skip song is long press play, while repeat is double press play. The plastic case isn’t textured or rubberized like other speakers and some may find it feels cheap. If dropped it may break internally and sound strange. I’d recommend only buying it from a place with free returns just in case it was damaged in shipping.
Full Mifa Wildbox review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 185ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 11.5" x 6.5" x 4.8" (293 x 165.8 x 121.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs / 1.55 kg |
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