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Marshall Acton II Voice Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Audio output power:60.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:2850 g

Marshall Acton II Voice Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Marshall Acton II Voice
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 84% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 76%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

32%

7.2

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

6.6

Design

3%

8.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 75%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Acton II Voice

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

32%

7.2

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Controls

3%

6.6

Design

3%

8.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Marshall Acton II Voice has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 81.8% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.9
Audio output power
60 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 60 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
6 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 6 dB which is higher than that of 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 16.7% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 50 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,850 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,850 g which is heavier than that of 78.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
16 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 16 cm which is taller than that of 61.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Width
26 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 26 cm which is wider than that of 72% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Depth
15 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 15 cm which is deeper than that of 79.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Google Home
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
?
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Marshall Acton II Voice vs the average portable speaker

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  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 7 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 9.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.78 vs 8).
    8.78 vs 8
  • 98.8% more popular
    Marshall Acton II Voice is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.37 vs 4.21).
    8.37 vs 4.21
  • 40 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20 W).
    60 W vs 20 W
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    98 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • 1 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (81 dB vs 80 dB).
    81 dB vs 80 dB
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    50 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 7 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 vs 0
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3 dB).
    6 dB vs 3 dB
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 2,050 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
    2,850 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2.89x more expensive
    Marshall Acton II Voice is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£260 vs £90).
    £260 vs £90
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    This portable speaker has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3 dB).
    6 dB vs 3 dB
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 2,050 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
    2,850 g vs 800 g
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (15 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    15 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 7.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (26 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    26 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (16 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    16 cm vs 12.4 cm

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whathifi.com
11/03/2019
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15/03/2019
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15/02/2019
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02/10/2018
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15/04/2019
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18/06/2019
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17/09/2019
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2026
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12/03/2019
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22/09/2019
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Marshall Acton II Voice

  • Powerful, room-filling sound quality with impressive bass response for its compact size
  • Iconic, premium retro aesthetic featuring classic Marshall faux-leather, gold trim, and physical knobs
  • Convenient tactile control with dedicated analogue knobs to adjust volume, bass, and treble
  • Integration of voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for hands-free voice control
  • Sturdy, high-quality wooden cabinet build that delivers warm and natural acoustics

What customers don't like about Marshall Acton II Voice

  • Lacks true portability as it has no built-in battery and requires a constant mains power connection
  • Voice assistant microphone sensitivity can occasionally struggle to hear commands clearly from afar
  • Occasional audio distortion on tracks with deep sub-bass when pushed to maximum volume levels
  • The official pairing app can be confusing, frustrating, or unstable during the initial setup phase
  • Limited physical input options restricted strictly to Bluetooth or a 3.5mm auxiliary jack

Verdict

The Marshall Acton II Voice is a compact home smart speaker measuring 260 x 160 x 150 mm and weighing 2.85 kg, powered by a 60-watt Class D amplifier configuration consisting of one 30-watt woofer and two 15-watt tweeters to deliver a 50Hz–20kHz frequency response and a maximum SPL of 98 dB. It features a retro wooden cabinet design with textured vinyl, integrated far-field dual microphones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm AUX input, and physical top-panel brass knobs for volume, bass, and treble adjustments. Main advantages include its robust audio output, convenient hands-free voice control (via integrated Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant models), and tactile equalization controls, though it suffers from a lack of portability due to its reliance on continuous mains power and can experience audio distortion on deep bass tracks at maximum volume.

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