Short answer: the Marshall Tufton if sound quality matters most, the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 if price matters most, though neither ranks well in its class. The Marshall Tufton ranks #89 of 113 boombox speakers, rated 2.4/5, at $474.95. The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 ranks #104, rated 2.1/5, at $208.99, $265.96 cheaper. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 113 boombox speakers; for better sound, the Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #2 at $199.99.
The Marshall Tufton is the deeper-bass, lighter choice. A classic Marshall styled boombox with a long battery, quick charging and sturdy construction that spreads sound all around. Its bass reaches about 42Hz before falling 10dB, against 53Hz for the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270. At 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) it weighs much less than the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 at 28.7 lbs (13 kg). The catch: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
The Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 is the longer-running, tougher choice. A wheeled party speaker with an enormous battery, sound spread wide around it and a wireless phone charging pad. It is rated for 100 hours of battery against 20 for the Marshall Tufton. It is rated IPX4 against IPX2 for the Marshall Tufton. The catch: Bass not as deep as competitors, less neutral than ION speakers.
Buy the Marshall Tufton if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Tufton | Monster Rockin’ Roller 270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $474.95 | $208.99 |
| Ranked | #89 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #104 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 100 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | IPX4 |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) | 28.7 lbs (13 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| App | No | Yes (Monster Zone Control app) |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 200W |
| Dimensions | 9” x 6.4” x 13.8” (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) | 15” x 18.6” x 10.9” (381 x 472 x 276 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25” woofer + 2x 2” full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter | 2x 3” (76mm) woofers + 2x tweeters (size undisclosed) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
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