The Marshall Portable Speakers line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 10 models, from the Marshall Kilburn II, Marshall Emberton II and Marshall Middleton to the Marshall Willen II, Marshall Emberton III and Marshall Middleton II. Ratings run from 2.7/5 to 4.5/5. Of these, 9 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
More from this brand: every Marshall speaker ranked.
Generation by generation
Kilburn II to Kilburn III
The Marshall Kilburn III replaced the Marshall Kilburn II. Both rate 3.8/5.
| Spec | Kilburn II | Kilburn III |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 36W | 50W |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 50 hours |
| IP Rating | IPX2 | IP54 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
Full Kilburn II vs Kilburn III comparison
Emberton II to Emberton III
The Marshall Emberton III replaced the Marshall Emberton II. Both rate 2.7/5.
| Spec | Emberton II | Emberton III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours | 32 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (700 g) | 1.5 lbs (673 g) |
Full Emberton II vs Emberton III comparison
Middleton to Middleton II
The Marshall Middleton II replaced the Marshall Middleton. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 4.0/5.
| Spec | Middleton | Middleton II |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 80W |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 30 hours |
| IP Rating | IPX7 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Full Middleton vs Middleton II comparison
Willen to Willen II
The Marshall Willen II replaced the Marshall Willen. It rates higher, 4.0/5 against 3.8/5.
| Spec | Willen | Willen II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 15 hours | 17 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (309 g) | 0.8 lbs (360 g) |
Full Willen vs Willen II comparison
Stockwell II to Stockwell III
The Marshall Stockwell III replaced the Marshall Stockwell II. It rates lower, 3.0/5 against 4.5/5.
| Spec | Stockwell II | Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 44W |
| Battery Life | 20 hours | 40+ hours |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 2.9 lbs (1.3 kg) |
Full Stockwell II vs Stockwell III comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Marshall Portable Speakers are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Marshall Portable Speakers, from the Marshall Kilburn II, Marshall Emberton II and Marshall Middleton to the Marshall Willen II, Marshall Emberton III and Marshall Middleton II.
What replaced the Marshall Kilburn II?
The Marshall Kilburn III replaced the Marshall Kilburn II. Both are rated 3.8/5.
What replaced the Marshall Emberton II?
The Marshall Emberton III replaced the Marshall Emberton II. Both are rated 2.7/5.
What replaced the Marshall Middleton?
The Marshall Middleton II replaced the Marshall Middleton. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.0/5 for the Marshall Middleton.
What replaced the Marshall Willen?
The Marshall Willen II replaced the Marshall Willen. It is rated 4.0/5, against 3.8/5 for the Marshall Willen.
What replaced the Marshall Stockwell II?
The Marshall Stockwell III replaced the Marshall Stockwell II. It is rated 3.0/5, against 4.5/5 for the Marshall Stockwell II.