Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell II. It ranks #11 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $229.99. The Xdobo X8 Max ranks #83, rated 2.9/5, at $105.99, $124 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Marshall Stockwell II is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A light, strap equipped speaker with some of the most natural sound around, even off to the side, and a long battery. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 52Hz for the Xdobo X8 Max. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 15 for the Xdobo X8 Max. At 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) it weighs much less than the Xdobo X8 Max at 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg). The catch: Not very loud, and the added DSP reverb may annoy purists.
The Xdobo X8 Max is the tougher choice. A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music. It is rated IPX7 against IPX4 for the Marshall Stockwell II. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Marshall Stockwell II. The tradeoff: The voicing is bass-heavy with thin, boosted highs that can turn harsh, and reviews report distortion rather than clean dynamics when pushed hard.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $124 saving on the Xdobo X8 Max is not enough to make up the difference.
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A light, strap equipped speaker with some of the most natural sound around, even off to the side, and a long battery.
A feature packed waterproof boombox with a huge battery, power bank output, and enough volume for outdoor background music.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | Xdobo X8 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $105.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #83 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | ~52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.86 kg) |
| App | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 11.8” x 4.3” x 5.3” (300 x 110 x 134 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 2x 80mm woofers, 2x 52mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 100W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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