Short answer: the Soundcore Motion Boom+. It ranks #47 of 73 boombox speakers by sound quality at $140; the Marshall Tufton ranks #60 and costs $450, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Soundcore Motion Boom+ gets right: 80W stereo from dual 30W woofers + dual 10W tweeters with titanium drivers for treble clarity. The catch: Default presets are all warm sounding with rolled off treble.
What the Marshall Tufton offers: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. Watch for: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall.
Buy the Soundcore Motion Boom+. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Tufton and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Marshall Tufton. It ranks near the bottom of the 73 boombox speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Motion Boom+ at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Marshall Tufton at IPX2 (light drips).
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Motion Boom+ | Marshall Tufton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 after $40 coupon, Discontinued | $450 |
| Ranked | #47 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #60 of 73 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Soundcore app) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 17ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms | - |
| Max Volume | 108dB | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Output Power | 80W | 80W |
| Dimensions | 15.1" x 5.1" x 7.7" (384 x 130 x 196 mm) | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 30W: Dual drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Motion Boom+: $140 after $40 coupon, Discontinued Amazon
Pros: 80W stereo from dual 30W woofers + dual 10W tweeters with titanium drivers for treble clarity. 13,400mAh battery for 20 hours (12-15 at high volume). IP67 waterproof, floats, rugged build inspires confidence. Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint pairing, Soundcore app EQ, PartyCast 2.0 mode. USB-C input, USB-A output for powerbank.
Cons: Default presets are all warm sounding with rolled off treble. Will need a custom EQ to get closer to neutral. A shrill sounding 6khz peak comes out when volume is above about 60%. Not much deeper bass than a Motion Boom and a lot less deep bass than other speakers in the class. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Motion Boom+ review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Soundcore app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 17ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 52Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 33ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.1" x 5.1" x 7.7" (384 x 130 x 196 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 30W: Dual drivers |
| EQ | Yes (App EQ) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 108dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A, 5V/2.1A) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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Marshall Tufton: $450 Amazon
Pros: 20 hour battery life; 2.5 hour full charge, or 20-min quick-charge for 4 hours of play. 3-way speaker design covers full frequency range in 360°. Sturdy construction with IPX2 rating.
Cons: Not much lower bass, upper bass boomy, boosted treble, not very balanced overall. Not as loud as others in the class. Very low water rating
Full Marshall Tufton review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.4" x 13.8" (229.1 x 163.1 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.25" woofer + 2x 2" full-range + 1x 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (hidden bass and treble adjustment) |
| IP Rating | IPX2 |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg |
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