Short answer: the Soundcore Select Pro. It ranks #15 of 77 large speakers by sound quality at $80; the Marshall Middleton II ranks #28 and costs $330, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Soundcore Select Pro: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom. The catch: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers.
What the Marshall Middleton II offers: Very deep bass for the size/weight. The tradeoff: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange. Dip around 200hz, peak at 1khz, dipped at 1.6khz.
Buy the Soundcore Select Pro. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Marshall Middleton II and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Marshall Middleton II is rated for 30 hours versus 16 hours for the Soundcore Select Pro.
Specifications Side By Side
| Soundcore Select Pro | Marshall Middleton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 Discontinued | $330 |
| Ranked | #15 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #28 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Users say it works) | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (5 band) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) | 9.1" x 3.9" x 4.3" (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| Output Power | 30W | 80W |
| Max Volume | 106dB | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 38Hz |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Soundcore Select Pro: $80 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Sounds almost exactly like the Motion Boom
Cons: Boosted bass, rolled off treble. Not as neutral or detailed as other top ranked speakers. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Select Pro review and specifications →
| App | Yes (Users say it works) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6" x 5.8" x 7.9" (346 x 148 x 200 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 2.75" fullrange + 2x 2.5" passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 106dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 30W |
| Party Mode | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg |
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Marshall Middleton II: $330 Amazon
Pros: Very deep bass for the size/weight.
Cons: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange. Dip around 200hz, peak at 1khz, dipped at 1.6khz. Strange frequency response through the mids.
Full Marshall Middleton II review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 3.9" x 4.3" (230 x 98 x 110 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625" tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4 lbs / 1.8 kg |
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