Short answer: the Marshall Willen for better sound quality, the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker for the lower price. The Marshall Willen ranks #14 of 47 small speakers at $120. The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker ranks #44 at $85, $35 cheaper.
What the Marshall Willen offers: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Watch for: Not that deep of bass.
What the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker offers: Very thin profile - about 11mm, similar footprint to a phone. Watch for: Huge lack of bass, probably better off with your phone audio
Buy the Marshall Willen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker. It ranks near the bottom of the 47 small speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Marshall Willen at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen | Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 Discontinued | $85 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #44 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | ~220Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX2 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 309 g | 0.3 lbs / 145 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver |
| Dimensions | 4" x 1.5" x 4" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) | 6.5" x 3" x 0.4" (165 x 75 x 11 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 4W |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 88dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 220Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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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.
Full Marshall Willen review and specifications →
| 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 |
| 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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Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker: $85 Discontinued
Pros: Very thin profile - about 11mm, similar footprint to a phone. All-aluminum build with touch controls. Fires sound 360° instead of just upward; Siri/Google Assistant support.
Cons: Huge lack of bass, probably better off with your phone audio. Discontinued.
Full Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~220Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.5" x 3" x 0.4" (165 x 75 x 11 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1.5" (38mm) full-range driver |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 220Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Output Power | 4W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs / 145 g |
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