| Name | Marshall Acton III | Marshall Stanmore III |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Large | Large |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $379.99 |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 1× 4″ | 1× 5″ |
| Tweeters: | 2× 0.75″ | 2× 3/4″ |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | 60 W | 80 W |
| Frequency range | 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz | 45.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Party mode? (mono) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) audio features? | Placement Correction | Placement Correction |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Guitar/mic input? | ❌ | ❌ |
| USB-A playback? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 3.5 mm AUX in? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3.5 mm AUX out? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other in/outputs? | ❌ | RCA |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Battery life | N/A | N/A |
| Charge time | N/A | N/A |
| Battery capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Swappable battery? | N/A | N/A |
| Charging port(s): | AC | AC |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble. Source btn. | Physical EQ buttons; bass, treble. Source btn. |
| App? | ❌ | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Voice assistant? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 17.0×26.0×15.0 | 20.3×35.0×18.8 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.69×10.24×5.91 | 8.0×13.78×7.4 |
| Weight (kg): | 2.85 | 4.25 |
| Weight (lbs): | 6.28 | 9.37 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | None | None |
| Transportation method? | Stationary use | Stationary use |
| Color options: | 4 colors: Black, cream, brown, blue | 3 colors: Black&brass, brown, cream |
| Other features? | - | - |
| In the box | ||
| Charger/cables? | AC power cable | AC power cable |
| Accessories? | - | - |
| More info | ||
| Model number | 1006008, 1006009 | 1006014, 1006083, 1006015 |
| User guide / manual | Full manual | Full manual |
| Official site link: | Marshall.com | Marshall.com |
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