Short answer: the Marshall Willen II for better sound quality, the Klipsch Austin for the lower price. The Marshall Willen II ranks #11 of 47 small speakers at $89.99. The Klipsch Austin ranks #15 at $80, $9.99 cheaper.
The case for the Marshall Willen II: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble. The tradeoff: Not that deep of bass.
On the Klipsch Austin side: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Set against that: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Klipsch Austin if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Klipsch Austin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $80 |
| Ranked | #11 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g | 0.9 lbs / 397 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 10W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 89dB |
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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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Klipsch Austin: $80 Amazon
Pros: Dual passive radiators give more low-end presence than most mini speakers. Clear mids and crisp trebles. Rugged rubberized build with a metal grille; IP67. Supports TWS pairing with a second Austin.
Cons: Not as deep bass as higher ranked speakers
Full Klipsch Austin review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~70Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.3" x 4.3" x 1.7" (109 x 109 x 43 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 89dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) |
| Power Bank | Yes (10W reverse USB-C charging) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 397 g |
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