Marshall Willen 2 vs Bose SoundLink Micro

Name Marshall Willen II Bose SoundLink Micro
Image Marshall Willen II Bose SoundLink Micro
Type Small Small
MSRP $119.99 $119
Released 2024 2017
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 2″ 1× full range
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 10 W Not specified
Frequency range 75.0 Hz - 20 kHz Not specified
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ TWS
Party mode? (mono) ❌ ✔ (Party Mode)
Other (special) audio features? Speakerphone Speakerphone
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 4.2
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls) ✔ (calls, voice control)
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? ❌ ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 17 hours 6 hours
Charge time 2.5 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 9.9 Wh 11 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C Micro-USB
Powerbank function? ❌ ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? Multi-directional control knob Multi-function button
App? Marshall Bluetooth app Bose Connect
Voice assistant? ❌ ✔
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 10.05×10.05×4.34 9.83×9.83×3.48
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.96×3.96×1.71 3.87×3.87×1.37
Weight (kg): 0.36 0.290
Weight (lbs): 0.79 0.64
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? Strappable Strappable
Color options: 2 colors: Black, cream 3 colors: Black, blue, white
Other features? Fastening strap Silicone strap
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-C to USB-C USB-A to micro-USB
Accessories? Fastening strap -
More info
Model number 1006714, 1006717 783342
User guide / manual Full manual Owner's guide
Official site link: Marshall.com Bose.com
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Key differences

The Marshall Willen II is newer (2024 vs 2017) and lasts longer per charge (17 hours vs 6 hours). The Bose SoundLink Micro has a larger battery (11 Wh vs 9.9 Wh) and is lighter (0.290 kg vs 0.36 kg).

Only on the Bose SoundLink Micro: wireless stereo pairing (TWS), Party Mode and voice assistant. Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 4.2) and charging port (USB-C vs Micro-USB). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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