Short answer: the Teufel Rockster Cross 2. It ranks #22 of 120 large speakers by sound quality (rated 4.2/5); the Marshall Middleton ranks #33 (rated 4.0/5).
The Middleton has very deep bass for its size, reaching about 39Hz, but it applies DSP echo that cannot be turned off, has a rolled off treble, and its bass sounds flabby. It has no EQ.
The Cross 2 sounds almost identical to the original Cross, which is fairly neutral and vocal focused with punchy bass, and its app EQ adds more bass punch. It measured about 101dB with EQ against about 99dB for the Middleton.
Battery: 38 hours claimed for the Cross 2 against 20 for the Middleton. Toughness: IPX7 on the Middleton against IPX5 on the Cross 2.
Both have an aux input and a power bank. The Middleton is lighter at 4 lbs (1.8 kg) and has a built-in microphone.
Buy the Teufel Rockster Cross 2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Middleton.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Teufel Rockster Cross 2 | Marshall Middleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €249.99 | $257.52 |
| Ranked | #22 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #33 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes (Teufel Go) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 38 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 15.4” x 5.9” x 5.1” (390 x 150 x 130 mm) | 9.1” x 3.7” x 4.3” (230 x 95 x 109 mm) |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Drivers | 120mm woofer, 2x 20mm textile dome tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble, presets) | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX7 |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (measured by M1M Tech Channel) | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Amplifier Power | 40W RMS | 50W |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Link, up to 100 speakers) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| TWS | Yes (Party Link Stereo) | Yes |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) |
| Strap | Yes (adjustable strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
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