Short answer: the Marshall Willen for better sound quality, the Mifa Tango for the lower price. The Marshall Willen ranks #14 of 47 small speakers at $120. The Mifa Tango ranks #17 at $95, $25 cheaper.
What the Marshall Willen offers: Exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker. Watch for: Not that deep of bass.
What the Mifa Tango offers: Loudest small speaker by a little. Watch for: Rising frequency response, not very flat, better to listen off axis.
Buy the Marshall Willen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Mifa Tango if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the Mifa Tango is rated for 25 hours versus 15 hours for the Marshall Willen.
Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen | Mifa Tango | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 Discontinued | $95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #14 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #17 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | 69Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs / 309 g | 0.9 lbs / 390 g |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 1x 50mm full-range driver + 2x 52x32mm passive radiators |
| Dimensions | 4" x 1.5" x 4" (101 x 39 x 101 mm) | 4.6" x 5.3" x 1.7" (118 x 135 x 43.5 mm) |
| Output Power | 10W | 10W |
| Discontinued | Yes | Yes |
| Max Volume | 88dB | 97dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
| Charging Time | - | 3 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.
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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Mifa Tango: $95 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Loudest small speaker by a little.
Cons: Rising frequency response, not very flat, better to listen off axis. Peak at 4khz. Not much bass. Discontinued.
Full Mifa Tango review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 69Hz |
| Battery Life | 25 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 3 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4.6" x 5.3" x 1.7" (118 x 135 x 43.5 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 50mm full-range driver + 2x 52x32mm passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyAdd up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs / 390 g |
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