Short answer: the Marshall Willen II for better sound quality, the Anker Soundcore Mini for the lower price. The Marshall Willen II ranks #11 of 47 small speakers at $89.99. The Anker Soundcore Mini ranks #13 at $30, $59.99 cheaper.
What the Marshall Willen II offers: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble. Watch for: Not that deep of bass.
The case for the Anker Soundcore Mini: Has an FM tuner, aux input and MicroSD. The tradeoff: Not quite as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Anker Soundcore Mini if the price matters more than sound quality.
If water resistance matters to you, the Marshall Willen II at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Anker Soundcore Mini at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Anker Soundcore Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $30 |
| Ranked | #11 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g | 0.4 lbs / 200 g |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1x 2" (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 3.7" x 3.6" x 3.6" (94 x 92 x 91 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 5W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| FM Tuner | - | Yes |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Willen II: $89.99 Amazon
Pros: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble
Cons: Not that deep of bass. Fairly low max output vs pricier speakers; midrange can sound a bit congested at volume. No aux input.
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| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g |
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Anker Soundcore Mini: $30 Amazon
Pros: Has an FM tuner, aux input and MicroSD. Quite cheap
Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as higher ranked speakers. No waterproofing
Full Anker Soundcore Mini review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.7" x 3.6" x 3.6" (94 x 92 x 91 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2" (50mm) full-range driver + 1x passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| FM Tuner | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 5W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Micro USB |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs / 200 g |
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