Short answer: the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It ranks #2 of 47 small speakers by sound quality at $79.99; the Marshall Willen II ranks #11 and costs $89.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Boom Go 3i: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). The tradeoff: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic.
On the Marshall Willen II side: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble. Set against that: Not that deep of bass.
Buy the Soundcore Boom Go 3i. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Willen II and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Boom Go 3i | Marshall Willen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 47 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g | 0.8 lbs / 360 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Output Power | 15W | 10W |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| Max Volume | 92dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 70Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Charging Time | - | 2.5 hours |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Boom Go 3i: $79.99 Amazon Aliexpress
Pros: IP68 rated (full submersion + dustproof). ~24 hour battery life. RGB light strip syncs to the music. USB-C port doubles as a power bank for charging your phone.
Cons: Sounds a bit piercing and metallic. Bass knocks a little bit. Peak at 10khz
Setup: Try out Oluv’s EQ which slightly improves the sound
Full Soundcore Boom Go 3i review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 4.2" x 1.8" (102.1 x 105.9 x 45.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 25mm tweeter + 42mm woofer + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 92dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 15W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 380 g |
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Marshall Willen II: $89.99 Amazon
Pros: More balanced than the first Willen, no sharp treble
Cons: Not that deep of bass. Fairly low max output vs pricier speakers; midrange can sound a bit congested at volume. No aux input.
Full Marshall Willen II review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 70Hz |
| Battery Life | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Charging Time | 2.5 hours |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 3.9" x 1.7" x 3.9" (99 x 43 x 99 mm) |
| Drivers | 2" (51mm) full-range with dual passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 10W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs / 360 g |
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