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Edifier QS20 vs Marshall Middleton II

What QS20 does better (2) and where Middleton II wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Edifier QS20
Edifier · 2025QS20
2 advantages
vs
Marshall Middleton II
Marshall · 2025Middleton II
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $250
Higher score
2.9Sound6.2

Why is QS20 better than Middleton II?

  1. Weight327 g vs 1,800 g5.5×
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%

Why is Middleton II better than QS20?

  1. Output power6 W vs 40 W6.7×
  2. Lowest frequency87 Hz vs 45 Hz+93%
  3. Driver size43 mm vs 76.2 mm+77%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Neodymium
Driver size43 mm76.2 mm
Output power6 W40 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency87 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—30 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 10 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight327 g1,800 g
Width—230 mm
Height—110 mm
Depth—98 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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