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Marshall Stanmore Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Audio output power:80.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:5100 g

Marshall Stanmore 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.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 54% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

4.8

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 64%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £290
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Stanmore

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

32%

7.3

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.0

Durability

16%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

7.5

Controls

3%

4.8

Design

3%

6.1

Smart features

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Marshall Stanmore has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.4
Audio output power
80 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 80 W which is higher than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.3% 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
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 45 Hz which is lower than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% 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
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
30 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 30 m which is longer than that of 85.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 10% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP
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
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
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
5,100 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 5,100 g which is heavier than that of 89.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
?
Width
35 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 35 cm which is wider than that of 87.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
18.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 18.5 cm which is deeper than that of 87.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
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
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Marshall Stanmore vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 W vs 20 W
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 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
  • 5 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 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.
  • 60 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (80 W vs 20 W).
    80 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 built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 15 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (45 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    45 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    97 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 32 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (133 mm vs 101 mm).
    133 mm vs 101 mm
  • 20 m longer Bluetooth range
    This portable speaker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average portable speaker (30 m vs 10 m).
    30 m vs 10 m
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 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.
  • 4,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,100 g vs 800 g).
    5,100 g vs 800 g
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Marshall Stanmore is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£290 vs £90).
    £290 vs £90
  • 4.21x less popular
    Marshall Stanmore is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • 1.3% worse value for money
    Marshall Stanmore offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.45 vs 7.5).
    7.45 vs 7.55
  • 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
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 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 support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 4,300 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (5,100 g vs 800 g).
    5,100 g vs 800 g
  • 16.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (35 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    35 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 10.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    18.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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pcmag.com
04/02/2014
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t3.com
16/12/2013
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techgearlab.com
20/02/2018
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gadgetguy.com.au
18/09/2014
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Review: Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth speaker - GadgetGuy
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consumerreports.org
(No date provided)
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Marshall Stanmore Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker Review Please note that models like the Stanmore II and Stanmore III have been excluded to stay strictl...
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techradar.com
19/07/2022
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Marshall Stanmore Multi-room Speaker review - TechRadar www.techgearlab.com
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hifi.de
17/04/2023
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Marshall Stanmore III Review: A Bluetooth Giant for the Living Room
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computerbild.de
16/10/2017
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Marshall Stanmore: Review of the Retro Wi-Fi Speaker
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computerbild.de
30/10/2018
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hifitest.de
18/12/2013
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hifitest.de
18/12/2013
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stereoguide.de
03/10/2022
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lesnumeriques.com
13/12/2016
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Marshall Stanmore review: Power at all costs
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audiocasque.fr
30/04/2014
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Marshall Stanmore: Full Review | The speaker with an amp look
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leclaireur.fnac.com
26/10/2022
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Marshall Stanmore III Lab Review: Power and Design Delivered
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lesnumeriques.com
16/12/2022
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Marshall Stanmore III Review: A home speaker with energy to spare.
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lesnumeriques.com
03/06/2019
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Marshall Stanmore II Voice Review: A Large-Format Smart Speaker
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leclaireur.fnac.com
05/12/2017
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Marshall Stanmore Multi-room Lab Test: And There Was Wi-Fi
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culturasonora.es
14/01/2019
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Marshall Stanmore II: Review of the Latest Marshall Speaker
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consumerreports.org
19/06/2021
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Marshall Stanmore

  • Excellent sound quality with a rich, full, and clear audio profile.
  • Iconic, attractive retro design reminiscent of classic rock guitar amplifiers.
  • Sturdy, premium, and highly durable build quality using sustainable materials.
  • Tactile, physical brass control knobs on top for easy volume, bass, and treble adjustments.
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.2, 3.5mm auxiliary, and RCA inputs.
  • Powerful, room-filling volume capability with a wide soundstage and minimal distortion.

What customers don't like about Marshall Stanmore

  • Lacks an internal battery, requiring a constant AC mains plug-in connection, making it non-portable for outdoor use.
  • Relatively heavy and bulky compared to truly portable, battery-powered Bluetooth speakers.
  • The official mobile companion app is limited in functionality and lacks advanced multi-band EQ settings.
  • Missing smart features such as built-in Wi-Fi, voice assistants (Alexa/Google Assistant), or microphone capabilities.
  • Premium price point makes it an expensive investment compared to similar options on the market.
  • Lacks high-fidelity or lossless Bluetooth codec support.

Verdict

The Marshall Stanmore III is a premium home speaker sporting a vintage guitar-amplifier aesthetic and built with a 2-way bass-reflex driver system, which includes a 50-watt Class D amplifier for its 5-inch woofer and two 15-watt Class D amplifiers powering dual 0.75-inch outward-angled tweeters to deliver a total of 80 watts of audio power across a 45–20,000 Hz frequency range and a maximum sound pressure level of 97 dB. Main characteristics and pros include next-generation Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity alongside physical 3.5mm and RCA analog inputs for turntables, an expanded immersive stereo soundstage, and tactile top-panel brass knobs for real-time analog volume, bass, and treble adjustments. However, despite being commonly searched alongside portable devices, it is not actually a portable speaker because it lacks an internal battery, relies strictly on 100–240V AC mains power, lacks an IP waterproof rating, and suffers from a highly restricted mobile app with limited audio codec support.

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