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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • Audio output power: 60.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 5.0
  • Weight: 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.

7.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

9.3

User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.4

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

6.5

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

8.2

Controls

3.0%

6.6

Design

3.0%

8.4

Smart features

Very good
9.3

User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Exceptional
  • 6.2
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    7.1

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.3
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    7.1

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 9.2
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    8.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    7.1

    Weight

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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.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Acton II Voice

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

7.4

Audio

20.0%

7.5

Battery

18.0%

6.5

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

8.2

Controls

3.0%

6.6

Design

3.0%

8.4

Smart features

7.3
Marshall Acton II Voice has a technical score of 7.28 points, which is higher than 76.6% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(252)
United States
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4.5
(954)
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4.5
(248)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

9.3
Marshall Acton II Voice has a user score of 9.27 points, which is higher than 84% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Marshall Acton II Voice has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

8.1
Marshall Acton II Voice has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.1 points, which is higher than 76.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

60.00 W
Marshall Acton II Voice has an audio output power of 60.00 W which is higher than that of 79.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.5% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

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Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

3
Marshall Acton II Voice has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 3.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

6.00 dB
Marshall Acton II Voice has a frequency response tolerance of 6.00 dB which is higher than that of 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 16.7% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 dB.
Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

50.00 Hz
Marshall Acton II Voice has a lowest frequency of 50.00 Hz which is lower than that of 59.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.1% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 50.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Marshall Acton II Voice supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

5.0
Marshall Acton II Voice supports Bluetooth version 5.0 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 5.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Marshall Acton II Voice has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

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Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

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Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice 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
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

?
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Marshall Acton II Voice supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Marshall Acton II Voice does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

2,850 g
Marshall Acton II Voice 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
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

16 cm
Marshall Acton II Voice 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
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

26 cm
Marshall Acton II Voice 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
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

15 cm
Marshall Acton II Voice 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
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Google Home
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Marshall Acton II Voice supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Marshall Acton II Voice supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Marshall Acton II Voice vs the average portable speaker

  • 40 W more audio output power
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 60.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Marshall Acton II Voice has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).60.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Marshall Acton II Voice includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Simultaneous Bluetooth devices: 2.
    What it is: The number of source devices that can stay connected at the same time.
    When it matters: When switching between several connected source devices matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Marshall Acton II Voice has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 7 more EQ presets
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
    7 eq presets.
    What it is: The number of preset sound tuning profiles that can be selected.
    When it matters: When you want more ready-made sound profiles for different content.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 4 presets

    Marshall Acton II Voice has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).7 vs 0
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 app eq bands.
    What it is: The number of adjustable equalizer frequency bands available in the app.
    When it matters: When fine-grained sound adjustment in the companion app matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5 bands

    Marshall Acton II Voice has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).5 vs 0
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Marshall Acton II Voice 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has an equalizer
    Marshall Acton II Voice has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • 40 W more audio output power
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (60 W vs 20.00 W).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Marshall Acton II Voice includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
  • 6 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (98 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • 1 more microphones
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has beamforming microphones
    Marshall Acton II Voice has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
  • 1 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (81 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 10 Hz deeper bass extension
    Marshall Acton II Voice has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (50 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports aptX
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
  • 7 more EQ presets
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (7 vs 0).
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    Marshall Acton II Voice has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Marshall Acton II Voice has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Marshall Acton II Voice supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Controls
Smart features
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).
    Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 dB.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Marshall Acton II Voice does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Marshall Acton II Voice has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Marshall Acton II Voice 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
    Marshall Acton II Voice does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    Marshall Acton II Voice is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Marshall Acton II Voice is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Marshall Acton II Voice 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
    Marshall Acton II Voice is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
  • 6.7 cm deeper
    Marshall Acton II Voice is deeper than the average portable speaker (15 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 7.9 cm wider
    Marshall Acton II Voice is wider than the average portable speaker (26 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 3.6 cm taller
    Marshall Acton II Voice is taller than the average portable speaker (16 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Marshall Acton II Voice is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 3 dB wider frequency-response tolerance
    Marshall Acton II Voice has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).
    Frequency-response tolerance: ±6.00 dB.
    What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
    When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 3 dB

    Marshall Acton II Voice has a wider frequency-response tolerance than the average portable speaker (6 dB vs 3.00 dB).6.00 dB vs 3.00 dB
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Marshall Acton II Voice is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Marshall Acton II Voice 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Marshall Acton II Voice does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Marshall Acton II Voice does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Marshall Acton II Voice does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 2,050 g heavier
    Marshall Acton II Voice is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Marshall Acton II Voice is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,850 g vs 800 g).2850 g vs 800 g
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    Marshall Acton II Voice has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 0.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Marshall Acton II Voice has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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 dislike 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

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whathifi.com
11/03/2019
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computerbild.de
15/03/2019
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hifitest.de
15/02/2019
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hifitest.de
02/10/2018
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lesnumeriques.com
15/04/2019
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Marshall Acton II Voice Review: A Compact, Powerful, and Smart Home Speaker
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tomsguide.fr
18/06/2019
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Marshall Acton II Voice: is this rock-infused smart speaker any good?
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cnetfrance.fr
17/09/2019
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Review - Marshall Acton II Voice: a solid smart speaker with rock accents
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culturasonora.es
14/08/2026
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afdigitale.it
12/03/2019
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Marshall Acton II Voice: timeless design, but the audio is so-so...
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hardware.info
22/09/2019
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Better beats with Bluetooth: 14 speakers tested - Marshall Acton II
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01/10/2018
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