Short answer: the Marshall Willen. It ranks #14 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $120; the B&O Beoplay P2 ranks #16 and costs $170, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Marshall Willen: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. The tradeoff: Not that deep of bass.
On the B&O Beoplay P2 side: Surprisingly strong bass output for its size without distorting at volume. Set against that: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others.
Buy the Marshall Willen. It ranks higher for sound quality than the B&O Beoplay P2 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Marshall Willen is rated for 15 hours versus 10 hours for the B&O Beoplay P2.
If water resistance matters to you, the Marshall Willen at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the B&O Beoplay P2 at no water resistance.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen | B&O Beoplay P2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 Discontinued | $170 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 309 g | 0.6 lbs / 275 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 51mm full-range and 19mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 4" x 1.5" x 4" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) | 5.5" x 3.1" x 1.1" (140 x 80 x 28 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 15W RMS (per channel) |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 88dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Willen: $120 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Solid, durable build with IP67 water/dust resistance. Extremely compact - fits in a back pocket.
Cons: Not that deep of bass. A bit of a sharp treble. Discontinued.
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| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 1.5" x 4" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 88dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 309 g |
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B&O Beoplay P2: $170 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Surprisingly strong bass output for its size without distorting at volume. Compact, well-built design with tap/shake gesture controls.
Cons: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others. Discontinued.
Full B&O Beoplay P2 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3.1" x 1.1" (140 x 80 x 28 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 51mm full-range and 19mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 15W RMS (per channel) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs / 275 g |
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