Short answer: the Soundcore Mini 3. It ranks #9 of 46 small speakers at $41; the Marshall Willen II ranks #11 and costs $89.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Marshall Willen II: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble. The catch: Not that deep of bass.
What the Soundcore Mini 3 gets right: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size. The catch: Rolled off highs.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Soundcore Mini 3 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Soundcore Mini 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $41 |
| Ranked | #11 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g | 0.5 lbs / 249 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 52mm full-range driver |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.69" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.3" |
| Output Power | 10W | 6W |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Max Volume | - | 87dB |
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.
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.69" 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 |
| 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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Soundcore Mini 3: $41 Amazon
Pros: Deeper bass than most other speakers in the size.
Cons: Rolled off highs
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3-4 hours |
| Dimensions | 2.8" x 2.8" x 3.3" |
| Drivers | 52mm full-range driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 87dB |
| Output Power | 6W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Partycast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs / 249 g |
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