Short answer: the Stockwell II is the simpler speaker with the more natural stated tuning, while the Minirig 4 is for buyers building a modular system. Marshall’s weakness is that it is not stereo. Minirig’s expansion path, app and high output are attractive, but its splash-only protection and the underlying platform’s history of pairing and reliability complaints are meaningful caveats.
The case for the Marshall Stockwell II: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. The catch: Not stereo.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II if you want a self-contained portable speaker and prioritize the more natural presentation.
Buy the Minirig 4 if modular expansion and high output are essential, and water resistance is not part of the brief.
If battery life is a priority, the Minirig 4 is rated for 30 hours versus 20 hours for the Marshall Stockwell II.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $229.95 |
| Ranked | #11 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #7 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | 60ms |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 1.2 lbs (550 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 4” x 2.9” (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
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