Comparing Marshall Stockwell II and Sonos Roam
Frequently repeated sentiments
Pros:
- High-quality sound with excellent clarity, depth, and richness
- Sleek, attractive design made of premium materials
- Excellent battery life with efficient amplifier
Cons:
- May not be loud enough for some outdoor settings
- May not be the best choice for listeners with very particular musical tastes
Summary of key consumer sentiments
Sound Quality: Rich, Immersive, Clear
Reviewers have praised the sound quality of the Marshall Stockwell II, noting its richness, depth, ... more
Design: Premium Materials, Beautiful
Reviewers have praised the design of the Marshall Stockwell II, praising its high-quality materials... more
Battery Life: Good Efficiency
Reviewers have praised the battery life of the Marshall Stockwell II, noting its good efficiency. M... more
360 Audio: Stereo Effect
Reviewers have praised the Marshall Stockwell II for its 360 audio stereo effect which provides a f... more
Price Fairly Priced
Reviewers are generally in agreement that the Marshall Stockwell II is fairly priced. Many of them ... more
Frequently repeated sentiments
Pros:
- High-quality sound
- Easy to use
- Alarm feature
- + 3 more common positive sentiments Show all
Cons:
- Difficult to set up
- May have a restocking fee
- Short battery life
- + 2 more customer issues Show all
Summary of key consumer sentiments
Poor button design
Many reviewers have noted that the buttons on the Sonos Roam are difficult to see and operate. Many... more
Battery life
Reviewers have said that the battery life of the Sonos Roam is okay, but could be better. Some have... more
Sound quality
Reviewers have said that the sound quality of the Sonos Roam is great. They have noted that it has ... more
Connectivity issues
Reviewers have said that the Sonos Roam is easy to connect with other devices and speakers, and tha... more
Power button feedback
Many reviewers have commented on the power button feedback of the Sonos Roam. Many found that the p... more
Instructions lacking
Many reviewers have commented on how the Sonos Roam lacks clear instructions and is not user friend... more
Consumer Score
In comparison:
Marshall Stockwell II ranks #97 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction.
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9.1
Great
Consumer Score
Marshall Stockwell II: Buy | Customer Reviews
Sonos Roam: Buy
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Experts recommend Sonos Roam more than Marshall Stockwell II
As of 1 Apr 2023, experts prefer Sonos Roam over Marshall Stockwell II, but both Bluetooth Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sonos Roam received 6 recommendations: from TechRadar (17 Mar 2023), WIRED (11 Feb 2023) Digital Trends (25 Jan 2023) and 3 others. By contrast, Marshall Stockwell II received only 2 recommendations from WIRED (11 Feb 2023) and Popular Mechanics (1 Dec 2022).
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechRadar  | Rtings.com  | PCMag  | SoundGuys  | WIRED  | Popular Mechanics  | Digital Trends  | What Hi-Fi  | TechHive  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | - | $238 |  Sonos Roam Stream over WiFi, Bluetooth and AirPlay2, waterproof and durable design, Trueplay tuning for clear sound, up to 10 hours of play time, multi-room audio with other Sonos speakers. | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 20 | - | $220 |  Marshall Stockwell II 20+ hours of portable playtime, True Stereophonic multi-directional sound, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX4 water-resistant rating, analogue control knobs for bass/treble/volume, | - | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 11 Feb 2023 WIRED ranked Sonos Roam as #2 and Marshall Stockwell II as #9
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 18 Sonos Roam Best Smart Bluetooth Speaker... ... ... #9 out of 18 Marshall Stockwell II Rock & Roll... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 1 Dec 2022 Popular Mechanics ranked Marshall Stockwell II as #4
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Marshall Stockwell II Stylish Subwoofer... ... ... Source: www.popularmechanics.com - On 17 Mar 2023 TechRadar ranked Sonos Roam as #1
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment #1 out of 15 Sonos Roam The best Bluetooth speaker for most people... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 25 Jan 2023 Digital Trends ranked Sonos Roam as #2
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sonos Roam The best portable Sonos speaker... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 2 Mar 2023 What Hi-Fi ranked Sonos Roam as #11
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 12 Sonos Roam A neat Bluetooth speaker with a punch of well-controlled bass.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 13 Mar 2023 TechHive ranked Sonos Roam as #6
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 12 Sonos Roam Best portable Bluetooth smart speaker... ... ... Source: www.techhive.com - On 28 Mar 2023 Tom's Guide ranked Sonos Roam as #5
Rank Bluetooth Speaker Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 13 Sonos Roam The best Bluetooth speaker with Wi-Fi smarts... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
Verdict
After counting and adding up the 112 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Sonos Roam outranks Marshall Stockwell II. This is not to say that Marshall Stockwell II is a bad option. Like Sonos Roam, it is recommended by experts, but less.
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Marshall Stockwell II 
Sonos Roam Customers like Marshall Stockwell II way more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Marshall Stockwell II
Sonos Roam
Sonos Roam
Consumer score (CS) is a normalized computed representation of customers' sentiment towards a product.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Marshall Stockwell II, the cheaper option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Sonos Roam.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling bluetooth speaker receives a consumer score of 9.1 (great). Marshall Stockwell II ranks higher than that and Sonos Roam ranks lower than that.
| Marshall Stockwell II |
In comparison:
Marshall Stockwell II ranks #97 out of 189.
Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.1 Great
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| Sonos Roam | |
| Median best-selling Bluetooth Speaker |
In comparison:
9.1 Great
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Marshall Stockwell II is more popular than Sonos Roam
It's fairly safe to say that Marshall Stockwell II is a more popular bluetooth speaker than Sonos Roam, based on its 3,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
Customers who view Marshall Stockwell II and Sonos Roam often consider Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen), a pricier option.
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Marshall Stockwell II and Sonos Roam | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) | $230 |
In comparison:
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd gen) ranks #111 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 8.8 Great
| 4 expert recommendations | |
 | Sonos Roam | $238 | 6 expert recommendations | ||
 | Bose Soundlink Revolve Plus II | $229 |
In comparison:
Bose Soundlink Revolve Plus II ranks #45 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Tribit Stormbox Blast | $200 |
In comparison:
Tribit Stormbox Blast ranks #12 out of 189. Very high levels of customer satisfaction. Go to rankings 10.0 Amazing
| 2 expert recommendations | Cheaper Better Reviews |
As can be seen below, Sonos Roam outranks Marshall Stockwell II by 18 positions. This indicates that, as of 1 Apr 2023, Sonos Roam is more critically acclaimed than Marshall Stockwell II.
| Rank | Change | Price | Bluetooth Speaker | TechRadar | Rtings.com | PCMag | SoundGuys | WIRED | Popular Mechanics | Digital Trends | What Hi-Fi | TechHive | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $399 |  Sonos Move Weatherproof, voice-controlled, deep bass, wide soundscape, automatic Trueplay tuning, WiFi and Bluetooth streaming, portable & drop-resistant. | 9 | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | - | $238 | Sonos Roam Stream over WiFi, Bluetooth and AirPlay2, waterproof and durable design, Trueplay tuning for clear sound, up to 10 hours of play time, multi-room audio with other Sonos speakers. | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| 3 | +1 | $130 |  JBL Flip 6 IP67 waterproof, 12 hours of playtime, eco-friendly packaging, two-way speaker system for powerful sound and deep bass, PartyBoost for stereo sound or multiple speaker pairing. | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | 7 |
| 4 | -1 | $180 |  JBL Charge 5 Powerful sound, up to 20 hours of playtime, IP67 waterproof/dustproof rating, PartyBoost feature for connecting multiple speakers in stereo or link them together, built-in powerbank for charging devices. | 7 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 9 |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Gadget Review | 92 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 81 |
| Lowest score by Stuff.tv | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [25]
Total expert reviews: 25
- with a score: 13
- without a score: 12
| Highest score by The Guardian | 100 |
| Average score based on 25 reviews | 87 |
| Lowest score by PCMag | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Marshall Stockwell II: Buy | Customer Reviews
Sonos Roam: Buy | Customer Reviews
From Seller:
- Stockwell II offers 20+ hours of portable playtime on a single charge. Its pint-sized frame and guitar inspired carry strap make it perfect to take with you
- Utilizes True Stereophonic, a unique form of multi-directional sound from Marshall. Experience absolute 360° sound where every spot is a sweet spot
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From Seller:
- Stream music and more over WiFi, and enjoy easy control with the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
- Use Bluetooth when you take this waterproof, lightweight, and durable speaker on the go.
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Official Urls:
Model Numbers: 1001898, 1005231, 1005544
EAN Numbers: 7340055355193, 7340055366502, 7340055374989
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0840136801467
UPC Numbers: 840136801467
Model Numbers: ROAM1US1BLK
Marshall Stockwell II: Buy | Customer Reviews
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Marshall Stockwell II is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ultimate Ears Megaboom or JBL PartyBox 100 .
Marshall Stockwell II is $118.99 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($101).
Sonos Roam is a well-known option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling bluetooth speakers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Ultimate Ears Megablast or Audio Pro Addon T3 .
Sonos Roam is $136.95 more expensive than the average bluetooth speaker ($101).
Marshall Stockwell II: Buy | Customer Reviews
Sonos Roam: Buy | Customer Reviews
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