Short answer: the Vifa Helsinki for the higher ranking, the Marshall Stockwell 2 for the lower price. The Vifa Helsinki ranks #1 of 75 large speakers at $400. The Marshall Stockwell 2 ranks #11 at $200, $200 cheaper.
What the Marshall Stockwell 2 gets right: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. Set against that: Not stereo.
On the Vifa Helsinki side: Generally regarded as the best midrange and treble sound quality of any battery powered Bluetooth speaker. The tradeoff: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Vifa Helsinki if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell 2 | Vifa Helsinki | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $400 |
| Ranked | #11 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | None |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Max Volume | 96dB | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Partially (shared woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
| App | No | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 6.1" x 8.3" x 2.8" (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 20W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
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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Vifa Helsinki: $400 Amazon
Pros: Generally regarded as the best midrange and treble sound quality of any battery powered Bluetooth speaker.
Cons: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good. Not sure I can recommend this one generally these days, the Uboom L has 98% of the sound quality with more features and a way cheaper price. There are mentions that the 2022 “new” version of this speaker doesn’t sound as good as Vifa was purchased by a Chinese company and laid off all the great sound engineers in the Austria office.
| App | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.1" x 8.3" x 2.8" (156 x 210 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially (shared woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
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