Short answer: the Stormbox Micro 2, and it wins on the numbers. It ranks #1 of 62 small speakers at $35.39; the Willen ranks #14 at a discontinued $74.99.
Bass and output both favor the Tribit. The Micro 2 reaches 65 Hz at -10dB against the Willen’s 75 Hz, and hits 94dB max volume against 88dB. Our own notes call the Micro 2 best in class and very neutral; the Willen’s cons list a sharp treble on top of already-thin bass.
What the Willen still has going for it is vocal clarity and styling. Reviewers single out exceptionally clear vocals for a mono speaker, in Marshall’s durable, pocketable build. That’s a real reason it was picked, and it still holds a top-third ranking despite being out of production.
It’s discontinued, so buying new isn’t an option. If Marshall’s design language is specifically what you want, see discontinued speakers still worth buying before shopping used, or look at the current Marshall Willen II, which replaced it.
Buy the Stormbox Micro 2 for the best small speaker sold today, at under half the Willen’s price. Consider the Willen only secondhand, and only for the styling.
Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.
A pocket sized waterproof speaker with exceptionally clear vocals for its size and a solid, durable build.
An excellent sounding small speaker, with surprisingly deep bass for its size and a strap that holds it on a bike or backpack.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Willen | Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74.99 Discontinued | $35.39 |
| Ranked | #14 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #1 of 62 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 75Hz | 65Hz |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (9 Band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (but it doesn’t usually work; USB-C, 10W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (309 g) | 0.7 lbs (317 g) |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2” (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators | 48mm NdFeB driver |
| Dimensions | 4” x 1.5” x 4” (101 x 39 x 101 mm) | 3.9” x 3.9” x 1.7” (99.1 x 99.1 x 42.7 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 10W | 10W |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (Manufacturer specified) | 94dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 265ms |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- Danny Pops: I WAS BLOWN AWAY - Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 VS Marshall Willen
- MyTechAudio: MARSHALL WILLEN Detail Review Indonesia Vs TRIBIT Micro 1 & Micro 2
- Storytripper HD: Marshall Willen vs Tribit Stormbox Micro 2
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