Deciding on whether to buy a product like Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker or perhaps Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker vs Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker

Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker specs

Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker
 Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker specs

Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker
Type: Wireless multi-room Smart Sound speaker

Type: Smart sound multi-room speaker

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

PERFORMANCE

SPEAKERS

Number of speakers: 3 (includes 1 x 4″ woofer & 2 x 3/4″ tweeters)

Channels: 2.1

Speaker power: 41 W RMS (25 W + 8 W + 8 W)

Output power: 40 W

Speaker sound level: 100 dB

Speaker unit: – Midrange driver x 2
– Bass driver x 1

Amplifier: Class D amplifier

Speaker sound level: 91.4 dB(A)

Frequency: 50 – 20,000 Hz

Amplifier: – 30 W Class D amplifier x 1
– 15 W Class D amplifier x 2

AUDIO FEATURES

Frequency: 55 – 20,000 Hz

FEATURES
Sound enhancement: Bass reflex system

FEATURES

Voice control: Amazon Alexa

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM
Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack x 2

Controls: – Dials
– Buttons
– Volume
– Bass
– Treble
– Source / Wake
– Pair
– On / Off

Range name: Marshall multi-room

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM

Multi-room features: Create a full multi-room system

Compatible hardware: Amazon Alexa speakers

Range name: Marshall Wireless Multi-Room system

Number of attachable multi-room speakers: 32

Number of attachable multi-room speakers: – 5 speakers in MULTI
– Unlimited in SINGLE (depending on network performance)

APP
Multi-room connection via: – Bluetooth
– Home WiFi network

Hardware required: WiFi router

App name: Marshall Voice app

Compatible hardware components: – Marshall Acton
– Marshall Stanmore
– Marshall Woburn

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Compatible playback devices: – iOS
– Android

App features: – Group speakers
– Built-in EQ presets

Other multi-room Smart Sound features: – Chromecast built-in
– Apple AirPlay
– Presets for Spotify
– Internet radio

Streaming services available: – Spotify
– Pandora
– Amazon Music
– TuneIn
– iHeartRadio

APP FEATURES

CONNECTIVITY

App name: Marshall Multi-Room app for Android & iOS

Inputs: – Aux-in x 1
– RCA x 1

Multi-room app features: – Source select
– Volume
– Playback
– Preset Management
– LED Brightness
– EQ
– Group volume control

Outputs: No

Streaming services available: – Spotify
– Apple Music
– Google Play Music
– Tidal
– Deezer
– Soundcloud

WiFi: Yes

General app features: Marshall Multi-Room App for Android & iOS:
– Remote control via smartphone
– Speaker setup
– Single / Multi selection

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

CONNECTIVITY

POWER

Wireless: Yes

Power options: Mains

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

NFC: No

GENERAL
AirPlay: Yes

USB : No

Box contents: – Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker
– UK & EU plug
– Quick start guide

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Dimensions: 160 x 260 x 150 mm (H x W x D)

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Weight: 3.123 kg

Price: £179

Price: £199

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker or Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 465 products in the same category as Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker, which is the HiFi systems and speakers category. Of these 465 products the average price was £259.57, the most expensive was £20000 and the cheapest was just £9.99. We then looked at the price of the 465 in the same as the Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker, which of course the average was £259.57, top price was £20000 and cheapest £9.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Marshall and Marshall, the average was £209.91 for Marshall, £209.91 for Marshall. The max for each was £480/£480 and minimum was £44.99/£44.99

Price analysis of Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker

Price analysis of Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker

  • Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker
  • Compatible with Marshall multi-room system
  • Stream online music & radio services
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Control via the Marshall Multi-Room App on iOS and Android
  • Top Features- Powerful high-quality sound for immersive home audio- Wireless Bluetooth technology to connect to your devices wirelessly – Create a multi-room audio setup to enjoy music throughout your home- Coil cord to create a wired connectionPowerful high-quality soundThe Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker has a compact build with the iconic Marshall design, producing powerful high-quality audio to bring your music to life. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to kick back with your favourite tunes, the speaker delivers clear sound quality which can be customised using three analogue controls.Wireless Bluetooth technologyWith built-in Bluetooth technology, the Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device to instantly play your favourite music wirelessly. Without the hassle of cables and wires, you can move around your home and control your music directly from your smartphone or tablet. You can also connect to the speaker using your home WiFi connection.Create a multi-room audio setupThe Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker can be connected to other speakers in the Marshall Wireless Multi-Room system, including the Stanmore and the Woburn (sold separately).Using the Marshall Multi-Room app on your iOS or Android devices, you can play your favourite music on different speakers or play the same song on up to five different speakers simultaneously.Stream music services such as Spotify and Deezer and enjoy internet radio with ease, ensuring that there is always something to keep everybody entertained.Coil cordWhen required, you can use the included coil cord to create a wired connection between your device and the Acton Speaker. With 3.5 mm plugs at both ends, the cable is kink-free and can be extended to reach your device for an easy and reliable connection to the speaker.
  • Product codes: 7340055337113
  • Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker
  • Amazon Alexa built-in
  • Play & control music using your voice
  • Compatible with Marshall multi-room system
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • iOS / Android compatible
  • Top features: – Alexa built-in for handsfree control – Control the sound to adjust the music to your tastes – Instantly recognisable Marshall design Alexa built-inYou can control the Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker with your voice. Just tell it what you want to listen to, and the room will fill with your favourite tune. The built-in microphone can pick out your voice from across the room, so you won’t be drowned out.With Bluetooth and WiFi, you’ve got plenty of options to start streaming your music collection straight from your smartphone or PC.Control the soundTweak your music to sound fantastic. Three analogue controls let you adjust the volume, bass, and treble. Whether you’re blasting metal or prefer a touch of classical, the Marshall Acton II will enhance your favourite playlists.Instantly recognisableFinished with a textured vinyl covering, salt & pepper fret, and the iconic Marshall logo, the Acton II looks as good as it sounds.
  • Product codes: 7340055361668

What’s better Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker or Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker?

There are obviously a number of differences between Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker and Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £179 cost of Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker is closer to the expectation you had than the £199 pricep point of Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker and Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Marshall Acton II Wireless Voice Controlled Speaker scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your HiFi systems and speakers as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Marshall Acton Wireless Smart Sound Speaker



Rating:
9.03 out of
10