Marshall
Marshall Willen II
A entry-level bluetooth speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 17 hours.
50/100
17 hoursIP67
£99.00best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Auracast / multi-stream
- Carrying strap / handle
- Built-in mic
- No stereo pairing
- Below-average battery life
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Marshall Willen II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Auracast / multi-streamYes
Battery
Battery life17 hours
Design
IP ratingIP67
Carrying strap / handleYes
Connectivity
Built-in micYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMarshall Willen II vs Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20
Marshall Willen IIBang & Olufsen Beolit 20
| MarshallMarshall Willen IIThis page | Bang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen Beolit 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100Better | 49 /100 |
| Battery hours | 17 hoursBetter | 8 hours |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Weight | — | 2700 g |
Who it's for
Is the Marshall Willen 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.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Marshall Willen II worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Marshall Willen II?
Its auracast / multi-stream stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen)?
The SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen) scores 53/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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