Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell 2 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Select Pro for the lower price. The Marshall Stockwell 2 ranks #11 of 77 large speakers at $200. The Soundcore Select Pro ranks #15 at $80, $120 cheaper.
What the Marshall Stockwell 2 gets right: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. The catch: Not stereo.
On the Soundcore Select Pro side: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. Set against that: Boosted bass, rolled off treble.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Select Pro if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Select Pro at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Marshall Stockwell 2 at IPX4 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell 2 | Soundcore Select Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Max Volume | 96dB | 106dB |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
| App | No | Yes (Users say it works) |
| 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) | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 20W | 30W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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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 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| 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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Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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