Short answer: the Marshall Willen II for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Miniroll for the lower price. The Marshall Willen II ranks #11 of 47 small speakers at $89.99. The Ultimate Ears Miniroll ranks #12 at $49.99, $40 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 Ultimate Ears Miniroll: Good clarity and detail in the mids/highs with a warmer tonal balance than most ultra-portables its size. The tradeoff: Bass not quite as deep as the best rated speakers.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Miniroll if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Ultimate Ears Miniroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 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 (PartyUp/Auracast, Miniroll-only) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g | 0.6 lbs / 279 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | 2.3 hours |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 45.6mm active with passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 4.8" x 4.1" x 1.9" (122.7 x 105 x 48.1 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 3W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Max Volume | - | 83dB |
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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.
Full Marshall Willen II review and specifications →
| 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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Ultimate Ears Miniroll: $49.99 Amazon
Pros: Good clarity and detail in the mids/highs with a warmer tonal balance than most ultra-portables its size.
Cons: Bass not quite as deep as the best rated speakers
Full Ultimate Ears Miniroll review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.8" x 4.1" x 1.9" (122.7 x 105 x 48.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 45.6mm active with passive radiator |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 83dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 3W RMS |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyUp/Auracast, Miniroll-only) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 279 g |
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