Short answer: the Marshall Woburn III. It ranks #2 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $599.99. The Marshall Acton III ranks #11, rated 3.7/5, at $298.99, $301 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Marshall Woburn III is the better-sounding pick. A big, loud stereo home speaker with classic Marshall styling and an HDMI ARC input that makes it a capable TV speaker too.
Why pick the Marshall Acton III: A compact home speaker with classic Marshall amp styling, Bluetooth and an aux input for a small room or desk. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 45Hz to 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
Buy the Marshall Woburn III. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $301 saving on the Marshall Acton III is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn III | Marshall Acton III | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 each | $298.99 each |
| Ranked | #2 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #11 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux |
| Drivers | 6” woofer, 2x 2” midranges, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters | 4” (midrange/woofer), 1x 4” midrange, 2x 0.75” Dome tweeters |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Weight | 16.4 lbs (7.44 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.5” x 8” (400 x 317 x 203 mm) | 10.2” x 6.7” x 5.9” (260 x 170 x 150 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 150W (Woofer: 90W, Midrange: 2x15W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| Maximum SPL | 100.5dB @ 1m | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Marshall Woburn III: reviews by Danny Pops and Storytripper HD.
- Marshall Acton III: reviews by Danny Pops.
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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