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Marshall Middleton II vs Soundcore Rave 3S A31A3012

What Middleton II does better (2) and where Rave 3S A31A3012 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Middleton II
Marshall · 2025Middleton II
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $250
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Soundcore Rave 3S A31A3012
Soundcore · 2025Rave 3S A31A3012
2 advantages≈ $270
5.5Build & features3.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Middleton IIRave 3S A31A3012
230 × 11098300 × 504280
Middleton IIRave 3S A31A3012Difference
Height110 mm504 mm−394 mm
Width230 mm300 mm−70 mm
Depth98 mm280 mm−182 mm

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

Why is Middleton II better than Rave 3S A31A3012?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 12 h2.5×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Rave 3S A31A3012 better than Middleton II?

  1. Output power40 W vs 200 W5×
  2. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 40 Hz+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeNeodymium—
Driver size76.2 mm—
Output power40 W200 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency45 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
StereoYes—
Noise control
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h12 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 10 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight1,800 g—
Width230 mm300 mm
Height110 mm504 mm
Depth98 mm280 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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