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Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£290Audio output power:80.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:4650 g

Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth 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 Stanmore II Bluetooth
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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 87% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

9.5

User score

â–²Better than 87% 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 76%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components

32%

7.8

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

4.9

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 73%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 96%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

32%

7.8

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

4.9

Design

3%

6.2

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
9.5/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 92% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.9
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
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
?
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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
4,650 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 4,650 g which is heavier than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Height
19.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 19.5 cm which is taller than that of 75% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
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
App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
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 II Bluetooth 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
  • 21 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (101 dB vs 80 dB).
    101 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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
  • 9 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (101 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    101 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 6 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 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 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.
  • 18.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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 Stanmore II Bluetooth has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.46 vs 8).
    9.46 vs 8
  • 2.38x more popular
    Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth is more popular than the average portable speaker (10 vs 4.21).
    10 vs 4.21
  • 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
  • 21 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (101 dB vs 80 dB).
    101 dB vs 80 dB
  • 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.
  • 9 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (101 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    101 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 6 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (6 vs 0).
    6 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.
  • 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.
  • 3,850 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,650 g vs 800 g).
    4,650 g vs 800 g
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This portable speaker has fewer USB ports than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 3.22x more expensive
    Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£290 vs £90).
    £290 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
  • 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.
  • 3,850 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,650 g vs 800 g).
    4,650 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
  • 7.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (19.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    19.5 cm vs 12.4 cm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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pcmag.com
31/10/2018
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techaeris.com
13/12/2018
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Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth review: It's almost like having a front row seat - Techaeris
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appleinsider.com
21/12/2018
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Review: Marshall Stanmore II is a rockin' Bluetooth speaker that improves on the original - AppleInsider
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techgearlab.com
15/11/2018
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Marshall Stanmore II Review | Tested & Rated - TechGearLab
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bhphotovideo.com
23/12/2019
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Marshall Stanmore II Speaker System: These go to 11 - B&H Explora
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gizguide.com
04/09/2019
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ilounge.com
16/05/2021
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welt.de
01/02/2019
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giga.de
09/12/2018
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netzwelt.de
22/12/2018
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computerbase.de
12/02/2019
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11/11/2018
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20minutes.fr
01/03/2019
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lesnumeriques.com
03/06/2019
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it-connect.fr
21/06/2020
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culturasonora.es
14/01/2019
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gqitalia.it
02/11/2018
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afdigitale.it
12/03/2019
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15/06/2020
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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 Stanmore II Bluetooth

  • Excellent sound quality with crisp highs and rich, clear midrange frequencies.
  • Powerful, punchy bass performance fueled by a dedicated 50-watt subwoofer.
  • Iconic, retro Marshall aesthetic with premium textured vinyl and classic brass details.
  • Physical analogue control knobs on top for custom volume, bass, and treble adjustments.
  • Reliable Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with aptX support for lossless wireless streaming.
  • Versatile multi-host functionality allowing easy switching between two paired devices.
  • Multiple wired connectivity options including standard 3.5mm AUX and RCA inputs.
  • Sturdy and durable build quality using high-end materials and a solid wooden frame.

What customers don't like about Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth

  • Lacks portability due to its heavy weight, bulky design, and lack of a built-in battery.
  • High premium price point compared to other home wireless speakers in its performance tier.
  • Audio starts to distort and bass precision heavily drops at maximum or very high volumes.
  • The official smartphone application can feel frustrating and clunky during initial setup.
  • Does not include any necessary physical audio cables (like 3.5mm or RCA) in the box.
  • Missing modern features like a built-in microphone for hands-free telephone calls.
  • Completely lacks water resistance, making it unsafe for outdoor or poolside use.
  • The plain back panel looks slightly unattractive compared to its beautiful front design.

Verdict

The Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth is a premium home speaker delivering a total power output of 80 Watts through one 50-watt Class D amplifier for its 5.25-inch woofer and two 15-watt Class D amplifiers for its dual 0.75-inch tweeters, achieving a maximum sound pressure level of 101 dB across a 50–20,000 Hz frequency range. Its main characteristics include an iconic retro guitar-amplifier design with a bass-reflex wooden cabinet, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with Qualcomm aptX for lossless wireless streaming up to 30 feet, multi-host functionality, and analog top-panel knobs alongside a mobile app for fine-tuning bass and treble. Key pros include exceptionally loud and precise audio performance with minimal distortion at high volumes, prominent bass depth, and versatile physical inputs including both 3.5 mm auxiliary and RCA ports. However, despite being marketed with portable-style connectivity, it is not actually portable as it lacks a built-in battery, requires a continuous AC mains power supply, features no water resistance, and its stereo soundstage is relatively narrow.

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