Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell III. It ranks #84 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 3.0/5, at $249.99; the Orange Box ranks #99, rated 2.5/5, and costs $359, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Marshall Stockwell III is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. 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 15 for the Orange Box. At 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) it weighs much less than the Orange Box at 6.6 lbs (3 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Orange Box lacks. The catch: Highs are recessed by default and need the treble control maxed to compensate, still lacking detail even then.
The Orange Box is the tougher choice. A guitar amp styled speaker with a solid wood cabinet, waterproofing, and stereo pairing for a striking retro look. It is rated IPX7 against IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. The catch: Pathetic bass extension, port noise, hollow sounding.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell III. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Orange Box and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell III | Orange Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $359.00 |
| Ranked | #84 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #99 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers | 1x 102mm woofer, 2x 51mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 44W | 50W RMS |
| Battery Life | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, LE Audio with LC3 | SBC |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IPX7 |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) | 11” x 6.9” x 6.7” (280 x 175 x 170 mm) |
| App | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (parametric, via app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | - |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Party Mode | - | No |
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