These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Marshall Willen II ranks #11 of 62 small speakers by sound quality at $129.99; the JBL Grip ranks #98 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $69.95.
What the Marshall Willen II does well: A tiny waterproof strap on speaker with balanced sound, a long battery, and app EQ that clips easily onto a bag. Watch for: Not that deep of bass.
Why pick the JBL Grip: A small, fully waterproof speaker with app EQ, ambient lighting, Auracast linking and USB-C audio input. It links with other speakers (Auracast), which the Marshall Willen II cannot. The catch: Lacking deeper bass, definitely the worst of the JBL line until you get to the smaller clip.
Buy the Marshall Willen II ($129.99) for a small speaker; the JBL Grip ($69.95) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | JBL Grip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $69.95 |
| Ranked | #11 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #98 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | ~68Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (360 g) | 0.8 lbs (385 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 70Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1x 43x80mm fullrange |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 1.7” x 3.9” (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 2.5” x 6” x 2.6” (64 x 152 x 65 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 16W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (strap) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
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