Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell III. It ranks #84 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 3.0/5) at $249.99 and is still sold new; the Soundcore Rave Neo ranks #96 (rated 2.7/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Soundcore Rave Neo’s replacement, the Soundcore Rave Neo 2, is rated 4.2/5 at $84.99.
The Marshall Stockwell III is the longer-running, lighter option. 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. At 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) it weighs much less than the Soundcore Rave Neo at 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Soundcore Rave Neo 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 is the tougher option. A floating waterproof party speaker with bass heavy sound, beat synced lights, and huge party linking, now discontinued. It is rated IPX7 against IP55 for the Marshall Stockwell III. The tradeoff: Muddy with treble rolloff.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell III. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Soundcore Rave Neo is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell III | Soundcore Rave Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $80 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #84 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #96 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 3” woofer, 2x 1.75” wide-band drivers | 1x 102mm woofer, 1x 51mm fullrange |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 44W | 50W |
| 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) | 7.7 lbs (3.49 kg) |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.4” x 2.9” (180 x 162 x 74 mm) | 11” x 6” x 7” (279.4 x 152.4 x 177.8 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, 5V/2A) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 60Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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