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Middleton II
Marshall's larger one-hand portable Bluetooth speaker with stereo 360° sound, a 30-hour replaceable battery, a power bank and IP67 rating, suited to outdoor use.
- Type
- Portable speaker
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- 30 h
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it sounds excellent, with strong, controlled bass and convincing stereo from one box, and praise the build, waterproofing and long battery life. The common complaints are the high price, with the Kilburn III seen as better value, and an awkward size and weight; TechRadar and Trusted Reviews note the lack of aptX or LDAC, and Trusted Reviews found it too quiet for parties.
From techradar.com, tomsguide.com and trustedreviews.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Portable speaker
- Channels
- Stereo
- Dolby Atmos
- No
- Drivers
- Two 3-inch woofers, two 0.6-inch tweeters and two passive radiators, in a sealed cabinet; True Stereophonic 360° sound
- Amplifiers
- Two 30 W class D for the woofers, two 10 W class D for the tweeters
- Frequency response
- 50 Hz – 20 kHz; up to 87 dB SPL at 1 m
- Room tuning
- Bass and treble controls on the speaker and in the Marshall Bluetooth app
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3; SBC, AAC and LC3; multipoint; 60 m range
- Ports
- USB-C in (5, 9, 12 or 20 V, 3 A) and power bank out; 3.5 mm aux in
- App
- Marshall Bluetooth app
Design
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 30 hours
- Water and dust resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 1.8 kg
- Battery life detail
- Over 30 hours; replaceable lithium-ion battery; 3 hours to charge; 20 minutes of charging gives 5 hours; battery preservation setting
- Controls
- Multi-directional control knob; power, bass, treble and Bluetooth pairing controls on top
- Microphones
- Built-in microphone for hands-free calls
- Mounting
- Carry strap
- Size
- 230 × 110 × 98 mm (W × H × D)
- Colours
- Black and Brass, Cream
- In the box
- Middleton II, strap, USB-C cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information
Pros and cons
Pros
- Over 30 hours of battery, which can be replaced, and it can charge a phone
- Two woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators, with bass and treble controls on top
- 3.5 mm input, LC3 (LE Audio) and multipoint
Cons
- 1.8 kg
- Bluetooth only, with no Wi-Fi or AirPlay
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable speaker | No | Bluetooth | 20 h | 1.53 kg | Jun 2025 | |
| Portable speaker | No | Bluetooth | 24 h | 1.2 kg | Apr 2025 | |
| Portable speaker | No | Bluetooth | 24 h | 0.96 kg | Apr 2025 |
Sources
- marshall.com/gb/en/product/middleton-ii
- group.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse…
Photo: images.ctfassets.net
- Middleton II in Black and Brass, three-quarter view with carrying strap: images.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2cSIzVKKHg5zCQM9RlH1VY/3b118c0f99587404bc8516…
- Middleton II in Black and Brass, top controls and grille detail: images.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/3PIFqfB8ouueNMwygc66FO/672fcb45c13cab67a65fa7…
- Middleton II in Black and Brass, top view: images.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/5S7YzYywspxZr4rPfl6rOe/b5cda8904b6a7ac262df25…
- Middleton II in Black and Brass, front view with carrying strap: images.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/50Pu4mtWoYDycEtr53grRt/d489841a293a0879338bbd…
