Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Marshall Willen is the better pick: it ranks #14 of 63 small speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5), against #60 (rated 2.3/5) for the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker. If you want one new, the Marshall Willen II replaces the Marshall Willen and is rated 4.0/5 at $129.99.
The Marshall Willen is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A pocket sized waterproof speaker with exceptionally clear vocals for its size and a solid, durable build. Its bass reaches about 75Hz before falling 10dB, against 220Hz for the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker. It is rated IP67 against IPX2 for the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker. It links with other speakers (Marshall Stack), which the Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker cannot. Watch for: Not that deep of bass.
The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker is the lighter pick. A very thin aluminum speaker about the size of a phone, with touch controls and voice assistant support. At 0.3 lbs (145 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Willen at 0.7 lbs (309 g). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Marshall Willen. Watch for: Huge lack of bass, probably better off with your phone audio.
Buy the Marshall Willen only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Marshall Willen II, which replaces the Marshall Willen.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen | Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 Discontinued | $85 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 63 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 63 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 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (309 g) | 0.3 lbs (145 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 4W |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| NFC | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 220Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Willen: reviews by Danny Pops, Storytripper HD and Alkar Audio.
- Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker: reviews by Jon Low and thomas vanderkin.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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