Short answer: the Willen II for balance, the Soundcore Mini 3 for deeper bass in a tiny size. The Willen II is more balanced than the first Willen with no sharp treble, though its bass is not that deep. The Mini 3 reaches deeper bass than most other speakers in its size, but its highs are rolled off.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if you want one new; the Soundcore Mini 3 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Soundcore Mini 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $41 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #11 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #9 of 62 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 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (360 g) | 0.5 lbs (249 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 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 1.7” x 3.9” (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 2.8” x 2.8” x 3.3” (71.1 x 71.1 x 83.8 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 6W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 87dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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