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Marshall Tufton Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£400Audio output power:80.00 WBattery life:20 hoursIP rating:IPX2Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:4900 g

Marshall Tufton 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 Tufton
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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.9

User score

â–²Better than 83% of portable speakers
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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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Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

â–²Better than 50%
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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Score components

32%

8.2

Audio

20%

9.1

Battery

18%

4.9

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

4.7

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 72%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 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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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 85%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Tufton

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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Score components:

32%

8.2

Audio

20%

9.1

Battery

18%

4.9

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

4.7

Controls

3%

4.7

Design

3%

4.1

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
8.9/ 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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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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.
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Popularity:
Marshall Tufton has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 79.2% of products in this category.
8.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.6
Audio output power
80 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
51 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 51 mm which is larger than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Uses a 51 mm primary driver.
Number of drivers
4
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
40 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 40 Hz which is lower than that of 74.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% 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
5
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
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
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
20 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 20 hours which is longer than that of 80.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
5,200 mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 5,200 mAh which is larger than that of 82.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.9% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
IPX2
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX2 which provides worse ingress protection than 98.9% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 0.9% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% 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
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native 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
4,900 g
This portable speaker weighs 4,900 g which is heavier than that of 88.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
35 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 35 cm which is taller than that of 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
22.9 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 22.9 cm which is wider than that of 64.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
16.3 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 16.3 cm which is deeper than that of 83.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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 Tufton 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
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 22 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (102 dB vs 80 dB).
    102 dB vs 80 dB
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 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.
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    the average portable speaker
    Marshall Tufton has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.88 vs 8).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 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
  • 22 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (102 dB vs 80 dB).
    102 dB vs 80 dB
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 10 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    102 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 20 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (40 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    40 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.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 8 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (20 hours vs 12 hours).
    20 hours vs 12 hours
  • 2,600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    5,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 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.
  • 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 include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 4,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,900 g vs 800 g).
    4,900 g vs 800 g
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX2 vs IPX5).
    IPX2 vs IPX5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.44x more expensive
    Marshall Tufton is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£400 vs £90).
    £400 vs £90
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX2 vs IPX5).
    IPX2 vs IPX5
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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 support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 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.
  • 4,100 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (4,900 g vs 800 g).
    4,900 g vs 800 g
  • 22.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (35 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    35 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 8 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (16.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    16.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.8 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    22.9 cm vs 18.1 cm

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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 Tufton

  • Powerful audio performance with rich, deep bass and room-filling volume
  • Iconic, retro rock amplifier-inspired aesthetic with premium build quality
  • Long-lasting battery life offering over 20 hours of playtime on a single charge
  • Physical, analog knobs for instant, tactile adjustments of bass, treble, and volume
  • Multi-directional 360-degree sound dispersion that effectively limits dead zones
  • Comfortable, guitar-strap style carrying handle that aids portability
  • Stable multi-host Bluetooth connectivity allowing seamless switching between two devices

What customers don't like about Marshall Tufton

  • Expensive and highly priced compared to other speakers in its class
  • Heavy and bulky form factor (weighing nearly 11 lbs / 5 kg) makes long-distance transit difficult
  • Lacks basic on-board playback controls such as track navigation (skip/previous)
  • Underemphasized and recessed mid-range frequencies, which can cause vocals and speech to sound muddy or muffled at lower volumes
  • Minimal weatherproofing with only a low IPX2 water-resistance rating
  • Lacks modern smart features like integrated voice assistants, Wi-Fi connectivity, or app-controlled multi-room pairing

Verdict

The Marshall Tufton is a powerful portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker featuring a 3-way bass-reflex system equipped with an 80-watt total output driven by Class D amplifiers: one 40W woofer, two 15W full-range drivers, and one 10W tweeter. Main characteristics and pros include its True Stereophonic 360-degree multi-directional sound, dedicated physical analog knobs for precise bass and treble customization, a robust 20+ hours of battery life with quick-charge capabilities, and a rugged roadworthy design complete with a guitar-inspired carrying strap and an IPX2 water-resistance rating. However, cons include its heavy 4.9 kg footprint that stretches the definition of portability, a lack of an integrated speakerphone, missing onboard track navigation controls, and the absence of a dedicated graphic EQ app for fine-tuning the recessed mid-range frequencies.

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