Short answer: the Vifa City for the higher ranking, the Marshall Willen II for the lower price. The Vifa City ranks #10 of 46 small speakers at $106. The Marshall Willen II ranks #11 at $89.99, $16.01 cheaper.
What the Marshall Willen II gets right: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble. The catch: Fairly low max output vs pricier speakers.
On the Vifa City side: Quite detailed. The tradeoff: Dip at 1200hz.
Buy the Marshall Willen II if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Vifa City if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen II | Vifa City | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $106 |
| Ranked | #11 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 46 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g | 0.7 lbs / 300 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours | - |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.69" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) | 4.13" diameter x 1.54" H (105 x 39 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 78W peak |
| NFC | - | Yes |
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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Vifa City: $106 Amazon
Pros: Quite detailed. Balanced, controlled sound with clear vocals even at low volume rather than a bass-forward ‘boombox’ voicing. Two units can pair for a stereo pair.
Cons: Dip at 1200hz. Doesn’t boost bass at low levels. Not that deep of bass. Only IPX4.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 73Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 4.13" diameter x 1.54" H (105 x 39 mm) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter, 65mm woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 78Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Output Power | 78W peak |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 300 g |
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