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Marshall Willen II vs Soundcore Boom 3i

What Willen II does better (1) and where Boom 3i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Willen II
Marshall · 2024Willen II
7.4Score
1 advantage≈ $100
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Soundcore Boom 3i
Soundcore · 2025Boom 3i
4 advantages≈ $75
8.9Build & features9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Willen IIBoom 3i
100.5 × 100.543.5210 × 8578.5
Willen IIBoom 3iDifference
Height100.5 mm85 mm+15.5 mm
Width100.5 mm210 mm−109.5 mm
Depth43.5 mm78.5 mm−35 mm

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

Why is Willen II better than Boom 3i?

  1. Battery life17 h vs 16 h+6%

Why is Boom 3i better than Willen II?

  1. Channel count1 vs 22×
  2. Output power38 W vs 50 W+32%
  3. StereoNo · Willen II: Yes
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size50.8 mm—
Output power38 W50 W
Speaker channels1.02.0
Channel count12
Lowest frequency75 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life17 h16 h
Charging time2.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 5.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight360 g—
Width100 mm210 mm
Height100 mm85 mm
Depth44 mm78 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Dust protection (IP)66
Floats—Yes
Colours—Adventurer Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Jungle Green, Desert Rose Brown
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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