Product Comparison: Marshall Kilburn II vs Bose SoundLink Color II


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Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
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Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
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General Specifications
Brand
Marshall
Bose
Model
Kilburn II
SoundLink Color II
Origin
China
China
About the product
This stout-hearted hero weighs only 5.5 lbs and is the loudest speaker in its class. It produces a clear midrange, deep bass and extended highs that are unrivalled for a speaker this size, and its multi-directional sound will immerse you in your music, indoors or out.
From the pool to the park to the patio, the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II is your go-to companion for life’s great adventures. Innovative Bose technology packs big sound into a small, water-resistant speaker that’s tough enough to take wherever your day takes you.
Key Specs
Power output
36 W
17 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth 4.2
Range
30 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
20 hour(s)
8 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
3 drivers
2 drivers

Marshall Kilburn II

Bose SoundLink Color II

What customers say about "Key Specs"
Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
  • I have not actually timed the battery life, but I suspect it is as advertised, and I've had no issues.
  • Very satisfied with the battery life and how loud this thing gets for its size.
  • Great quality, sound and battery life.
  • The battery is pretty good. Good speaker.
  • Perfect Bluetooth range for my needs.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • The Bluetooth speaker exceeded my expectations. Fantastic range.
  • The range for Bluetooth is great.
  • The charge on the battery last for a good 10 hours or more.
  • Great sound clarity and range!
  • The range is amazing. I've left the speaker upstairs on one end of the house.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Blue
Height
5.51 in.
5.25 in.
Width
9.57 in.
5 in.
Depth
6.42 in.
2.25 in.
Weight
5.5 lbs.
1.2 lbs.

Marshall Kilburn II

Bose SoundLink Color II

What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
  • It fills the room, which is unusual for a medium sized portal speaker.
  • It gets loud as I need it to for its compact size.
  • For the size of this speaker - it really sounds good.
  • Great sound for its size. Compact design.
  • Good size for my needs. I like it and recommend.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • Perfect size. It’s party time!
  • The size of this bluetooth speaker compared to what it puts out is outstanding.
  • Small size, big sound! I like it.
  • Lightweight and size make it very portable and versatile.
  • Great sound for a compact size.
Features
Controls
Buttons and rotary knobs
Buttons
Material
Plastic / Leather
Silicon
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
Lithium-ion polymer
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Hand Strap
Yes
No
Protection
Water-resistant
Water-resistant
Accessories Included
Power cord
Micro USB cable
Extras
Multi-Directional Sound, Durable and Roadworthy Design, Multi-Host Functionality, Battery indicator on top panel
Siri/GoogleAssistant, Bose Connect app, Stereo & Party mode, Bose SimpleSync Technology, Built to go
What customers say about "Features"
Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
  • Perfect volume and tone controls.
  • It has a bass and treble control. Comfortable.
  • Everything was very streamlined with volume control.
  • There's bass and treble level controls. I recommend.
  • I like that the controls are easy to get to when you need quiet.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • Great sound and easy control!
  • Great built, sturdy and easy access to control.
  • Easy to connect and stay connected, intuitive controls.
  • Clean appearance, controls easy to access. Battery performance has been good thus far.
  • The volume controls on the Soundlink do not work!
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
No
No
Micro USB
No
Yes
USB
No
No
Lightning Port
No
No
NFC
No
Yes
Card Slot
No
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Marshall Kilburn II Portable Speaker
  • You can plug in a 3.5mm AUX cable to connect to your phone or other device.
  • There is an AUX port on the back. Perfect.
  • Has a 3.5 mm AUX jack for wired connectivity.
  • Easy connectivity via AUX or Bluetooth. Recommended.
  • Does not include AUX cable!
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • USB port allows me to charge the device with my portable solar panels.
  • You can hook it up to Bluetooth or do an AUX cable.
  • The Bluetooth works good and it has a AUX input jack for my old school iPod.
  • They use micro USB instead of the newer USB C.
  • Very short (20 inch) USB cable with no USB power adapter.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
MSRP
249.99 $
129.95 $
Manual
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