Creative MUVO Flex vs Marshall Willen II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CreativeMUVO Flex | MarshallWillen II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2024 | August 2024 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Channels | – | Mono |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | One 45 mm full-range driver with passive radiators in a single enclosure. | One 2-inch 10 W full-range dynamic driver and two passive radiators, in a sealed cabinet |
| Amplifiers | Maker quotes up to 10 W peak system output; no RMS output is provided. | 38 W class D |
| Frequency response | 115–20,000 Hz; response tolerance is not specified. | 75 Hz – 20 kHz; up to 88 dB SPL at 1 m |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | – |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; SBC and LC3 codecs. Maker lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP and BIS profiles, with up to 10 m open-space range. | Bluetooth 5.3, LE Audio-ready; up to 100 m range in free field; connects to two devices at once and remembers eight |
| Ports | USB-C charging connection; audio is received wirelessly, with no analogue or USB audio input listed. | USB-C for charging (5 V, 1.5 A) |
| Streaming | Bluetooth audio and compatible Auracast broadcast reception; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver. | – |
| Multi-room | Multiple speakers can receive a compatible Auracast source. Japanese maker launch evidence confirms operation with Creative BT-W6, does not guarantee every Auracast source and explicitly distinguishes this from general Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility. | – |
| App | Maker provides a Windows utility for battery-level monitoring and voice-prompt settings. | Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android) |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 10 hours | Up to 17 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.198 kg (better) | 0.36 kg |
| Battery life detail | Rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery with up to 10 hours of playback at moderate volume. Actual life depends on use, settings, songs and environmental conditions. USB-C charging; no charging time is stated. | Over 17 hours; 2.5 hours to charge; 20 minutes of charging gives 5.5 hours |
| Controls | Playback, volume, power and Bluetooth pairing controls; double-pressing power enters Auracast broadcast search, with voice prompts and LED status. | Multi-directional control knob, power and Bluetooth buttons; battery indicator |
| Microphones | – | Built-in microphone for hands-free calls |
| Mounting | Attached lanyard for carrying or fastening to a bag; can stand upright or lie flat. | Removable fastening strap |
| Size | 76 × 42 × 90.3 mm; 198 g. | 100.5 × 100.5 × 43.4 mm (W × H × D) |
| Colours | Black or grey | Black and Brass, Cream |
| In the box | MUVO Flex, 60 cm USB-C to USB-A charging cable, quick start guide and compliance leaflet. | Willen II, USB-C cable, user manual and legal and safety information |
