Marshall

Marshall Middleton II

The Marshall Middleton II lands as a solid mid-range bluetooth speaker, built around 30 hours.

58/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
30 hoursIP67
£223best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Above-average battery life
  • Scores 58/100
  • No stereo pairing
Score profile

Where the Marshall Middleton II wins and loses

Scored against the bluetooth speakers class
BatteryOverallValue765858
Battery
76
Overall spec score
58
Value position
58
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Battery

Battery life30 hours

Design

IP ratingIP67
Head to head

Marshall Middleton II vs Sonos Sonos Move - Wireless Speaker Black

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BatteryOverallValue
Marshall Middleton IISonos Move - Wireless Speaker Black
 MarshallMarshall Middleton IIThis pageSonosSonos Move - Wireless Speaker Black
Overall score58 /100Better44 /100
Battery hours30 hoursBetter11 hours
IP ratingIP67IP56
Bluetooth4.1
Weight3000 g
Who it's for

Is the Marshall Middleton II right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need stereo pairing, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Marshall Middleton II worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.

What stands out on the Marshall Middleton II?

Its battery life stands out, how long it runs between charges, so you spend less time tethered to a cable.

How does it compare to the JBL Charge 6?

The JBL Charge 6 scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.