Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Marshall Stockwell 2 ranks #11 of 75 large speakers at $200; the Minirig 4 ranks #6 of 134 medium speakers at $200.
The case for the Marshall Stockwell 2: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. The catch: Not stereo.
What the Minirig 4 gets right: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. The catch: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2 at $200 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Minirig 4 at $200 if you want a medium speaker instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell 2 | Minirig 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $200 |
| Ranked | #11 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #6 of 134 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 Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | Splash resistant |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | 60ms |
| Max Volume | 96dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters | 70mm custom driver |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 20W | 50W |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
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.
| 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 |
| 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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Minirig 4: $200 Amazon
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Finally USB-C charging. Dynamically changes sound based on forward facing or upward facing orientation
Cons: Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.0" diameter x 2.9" H (101.6 x 73mm) |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
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