Short answer: the Marshall Tufton for better sound quality, the Braven XXL 2 for the lower price. The Marshall Tufton ranks #60 of 73 boombox speakers at $450. The Braven XXL 2 ranks #64 at $350, $100 cheaper.
What the Marshall Tufton gets right: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. The catch: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
The case for the Braven XXL 2: 18 hour battery life; USB-A port charges your phone 4 times over. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass.
Buy the Marshall Tufton if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Braven XXL 2 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 73 boombox speakers instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Braven XXL 2 at IPX5 (water jets) holds up far better than the Marshall Tufton at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Tufton | Braven XXL 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $450 | $350 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #60 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #64 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | IPX5 |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Output Power | 80W | 100W |
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) | 22" x 9" x 8" (558.8 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter | 60W dual drivers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Tufton: $450 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. 3-way speaker design covers full frequency range in 360°. Sturdy construction with IPX2 rating.
Cons: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating
Full Marshall Tufton review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
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Braven XXL 2: $350 Discontinued
Pros: 18 hour battery life; USB-A port charges your phone 4 times over. IPX5 water-resistant and floats despite weight. Built-in subwoofer delivers powerful bass. Includes bottle opener.
Cons: Not very deep bass. Very heavy. Discontinued.
Full Braven XXL 2 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 22" x 9" x 8" (558.8 x 228.6 x 203.2 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 60W dual drivers |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX5 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 100W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
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