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Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430Audio output power:130.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:8550 g

Marshall Woburn 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 Woburn 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
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%

9.3

User score

â–²Better than 87% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–²Better than 59%
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%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

2.1

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

â–²Better than 74%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 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%

9.3

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 93%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Marshall Woburn 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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Score components:

32%

8.2

Audio

20%

6.8

Battery

18%

6.2

Durability

16%

5.8

Connectivity

8%

8.6

Controls

3%

2.1

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
9.3/ 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%

9.3

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
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Popularity:
Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than 88% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.7
Audio output power
130 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 130 W which is higher than that of 93.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
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
30 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 30 Hz which is lower than that of 82.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.6% 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
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
8,550 g
This portable speaker weighs 8,550 g which is heavier than that of 95.2% of portable speakers.
Height
31 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 31 cm which is taller than that of 91.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Width
40 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 40 cm which is wider than that of 91.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Depth
20 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 20 cm which is deeper than that of 90.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
Marshall Bluetooth
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
?
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 Woburn II Bluetooth vs the average portable speaker

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  • 110 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20 W).
    130 W vs 20 W
  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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
  • 30 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    30 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 16.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 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 Woburn II Bluetooth has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (9.32 vs 8).
    9.32 vs 8
  • 2.22x more popular
    Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth is more popular than the average portable speaker (9.36 vs 4.21).
    9.36 vs 4.21
  • 110 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20 W).
    130 W vs 20 W
  • 18 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    110 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 30 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (30 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    30 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Claims MIL-STD-810 compliance
    This portable speaker claims MIL-STD-810 compliance, while the average portable speaker does not claim MIL-STD-810 compliance.
  • 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 party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 7,750 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (8,550 g vs 800 g).
    8,550 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • 4.78x more expensive
    Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£430 vs £90).
    £430 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (-10 °C vs 0 °C).
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 7,750 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (8,550 g vs 800 g).
    8,550 g vs 800 g
  • 18.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (31 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    31 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 21.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (40 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    40 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 11.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (20 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    20 cm vs 8.3 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 Woburn II Bluetooth

  • Exceptional and powerful sound quality that remains crisp even at high volumes
  • Deep, teeth-vibrating bass depth and impactful low-end performance
  • Iconic, elegant, and stylish vintage rock-and-roll amplifier design
  • Physical brass control knobs on the top panel for intuitive manual bass, treble, and volume adjustments
  • Versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0, AUX (3.5 mm), and RCA inputs
  • Multi-host functionality allowing seamless switching between two connected streaming devices

What customers don't like about Marshall Woburn II Bluetooth

  • Lacks portability due to its massive size, heavy weight, and absence of an internal battery (requires AC power)
  • Premium price tag with a perceived lack of advanced features like built-in smart voice assistants
  • The official companion app can be glitchy, laggy, or frustrating during pairing and multi-speaker linking
  • Does not include audio cables (like 3.5 mm or RCA cables) or accessories in the box
  • Emits a mandatory, loud startup/connection chime sequence that cannot be disabled
  • Lacks an optical input, which was a feature available on the first-generation model

Verdict

The Marshall Woburn II is a high-performance home speaker featuring a frequency response of 30–20,000 Hz and a total system output of 110 watts, driven by two 50-watt Class D amplifiers for its dual 5.25-inch subwoofers and two 15-watt Class D amplifiers powering its twin 1-inch tweeters. Its primary advantages include iconic vintage guitar amp styling with an 18.9-pound wooden cabinet, exceptional multi-host connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX, physical top-panel brass knobs for granular bass and treble adjustments, and versatile analog inputs including 3.5 mm and RCA ports. However, despite being categorized under wireless speaker series, it is entirely dependent on continuous AC mains power due to the lack of an internal battery, carries a premium price tag, lacks built-in smart assistant or Wi-Fi features, and automatically powers off after 20 minutes of inactivity.

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