Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell III. It ranks #79 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $249.99; the DALI Katch G2 ranks #85, rated 2.8/5, and costs $750, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Marshall Stockwell III is the longer-running pick. A stylish, rugged speaker with a very long battery you can swap yourself, a detailed app EQ, and power bank charging. It is rated for 40 hours of battery against 30 for the DALI Katch G2. It has an adjustable EQ, which the DALI Katch G2 lacks. The catch: Highs are recessed by default and need the treble control maxed to compensate, still lacking detail even then.
The DALI Katch G2 is the tougher option. A slim, elegant waterproof stereo speaker with a built in strap, a very long battery, and high quality Bluetooth. It is rated IPX7 against IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Marshall Stockwell III lacks. Watch for: Loses bass quickly after 40% volume.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell III. It is rated higher for sound quality than the DALI Katch G2 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A stylish, rugged speaker with a very long battery you can swap yourself, a detailed app EQ, and power bank charging.
A slim, elegant waterproof stereo speaker with a built in strap, a very long battery, and high quality Bluetooth.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell III | DALI Katch G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $750.00 |
| Ranked | #79 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #85 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers | 2x 89mm woofers, 2x 21mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 44W | 50W RMS |
| Battery Life | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LE Audio with LC3 | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) | 10.6” x 5.4” x 1.9” (269 x 138 x 47 mm) |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (parametric, via app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
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