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Marshall Acton IV vs Marshall Stockwell III

What Acton IV does better (5) and where Stockwell III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $300
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Marshall Stockwell III
Marshall · 2026Stockwell III
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $240
9.4Sound7.6
4.9Connectivity5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Acton IVStockwell III
260 × 171150150 × 18172
Acton IVStockwell IIIDifference
Height171 mm181 mm−10 mm
Width260 mm150 mm+110 mm
Depth150 mm72 mm+78 mm
Weight2,650 g1,300 g+1,350 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Acton IV better than Stockwell III?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Stockwell III: No
  2. LDACYes · Stockwell III: No
  3. Highest frequency38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+90%
  4. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 54 Hz+46%
  5. Driver size101.6 mm vs 76.2 mm+33%

Why is Stockwell III better than Acton IV?

  1. Weight2,650 g vs 1,300 g2×
  2. Output power110 W vs 127 W+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size101.6 mm76.2 mm
Output power110 W127 W
Speaker channelsStereoStereo
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency37 Hz54 Hz
Highest frequency38,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—40 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 7 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYesYes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,650 g1,300 g
Width260 mm150 mm
Height171 mm181 mm
Depth150 mm72 mm
Protection rating—IP55
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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