Short answer: the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It ranks #21 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $84.99; the Marshall Stockwell III ranks #79, rated 3.0/5, and costs $249.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Marshall Stockwell III is the longer-running, lighter 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 18 for the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. At 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 at 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave Neo 2 lacks. Watch for: Highs are recessed by default and need the treble control maxed to compensate, still lacking detail even then.
The Soundcore Rave Neo 2 is the better-sounding, tougher option. An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers. It is rated IPX7 against IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. Watch for: Slight treble rolloff.
Buy the Soundcore Rave Neo 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Stockwell III 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.
An affordable waterproof party speaker with loud output, solid bass, a long battery, lights and linking with many speakers.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell III | Soundcore Rave Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $84.99 |
| Ranked | #79 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers | 4” woofer, 2x 2” tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 44W | 80W |
| Battery Life | 40+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 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) | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) | 7.8” x 6.1” x 11.8” (198 x 154 x 299 mm) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (parametric, via app) | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 107dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyCast 2.0 up to 100 speakers) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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