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Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II vs Marshall Marshall Acton 3

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Power source: rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
KSh 35,000Out of Stock
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Marshall Marshall Acton 3

Marshall Marshall Acton 3

  • 2,850 g.
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection.
  • Mains-powered product.
  • 60 W total amplification.
  • No official water-resistance rating.
KSh 41,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II and Marshall Marshall Acton 3 are closely matched on published specifications; they differ in power source (rechargeable battery / USB charging vs 100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered)), placement / mounting (free-standing portable placement vs indoor home speaker) and type (Portable Bluetooth Speaker vs Home Speaker).

Connections

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Bluetooth-only portable speaker
Marshall Marshall Acton 3
Bluetooth 5.2

Placement / mounting

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Free-standing portable placement
Marshall Marshall Acton 3
Indoor home speaker

Type

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Marshall Marshall Acton 3
Home Speaker

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Power source: Rechargeable battery / USB charging.

Marshall Marshall Acton 3

  • Power source: 100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered).

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4 priorities selected.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

  • Rechargeable battery / USB charging.
  • Bluetooth-only portable speaker.
  • Free-standing portable placement.
  • Portable Bluetooth Speaker.

Marshall Marshall Acton 3

  • 60 W total amplification.
  • Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Indoor home speaker.
  • Home Speaker.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
BrandBoseMarshall
ModelSoundLink Revolve+ IIActon 3
TypePortable Bluetooth SpeakerHome Speaker
Color—Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Dimensions—260 x 170 x 150 mm
Weight—2.85 kg

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Battery—Mains-powered product

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Wi-FiBluetooth-only portable speakerNo
HDMIPortable speaker design—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo microphone or guitar inputNo built-in microphone or guitar input
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Range—10 meters
Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs—Bluetooth LE Audio-ready
Wired Inputs—3.5 mm Aux Input
App Support—Marshall Bluetooth App (iOS/Android)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Voice AssistantNo built-in voice assistantNo
LightshowNo party lightshowNo party lightshow
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker productNot a party-speaker product
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema speakerNot a home-cinema product
Special Features—Re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Marshall Bluetooth app; OTA software updates

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Power SourceRechargeable battery / USB charging100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered)
Battery Life—Mains-powered product
Charging Time—Mains-powered product
Fast Charging—Mains-powered product
Charging Port—Mains-powered product
Power Consumption—Network standby power consumption: No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Placement / MountingFree-standing portable placementIndoor home speaker; placement compensation in Marshall Bluetooth app
Controls—Source button; volume control knob; bass control knob; treble control knob; play/pause button; skip backward/forward control knob; power switch
Water & Dust Resistance—No water-resistance rating
Materials—70% Recycled Plastic, Vegan Leather

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Speaker / SoundbarSoundLink Revolve+ IIActon 3
SubwooferNo subwoofer suppliedNo subwoofer supplied
Remote ControlNo remote control suppliedNo remote control supplied
Power CableUSB charging cableMains lead
Audio / HDMI CableNot applicable—
Mounting AccessoriesPortable design—
Other Accessories—Not applicable
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentation

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose SoundLink Revolve+ IIMarshall Marshall Acton 3
Speaker Configuration—Mains-Powered Home Speaker
Drivers—1 woofer; 2 tweeters
Frequency Response—45–20,000 Hz
Total Power Output—60 W total amplification (30 W woofer + 2 x 15 W tweeters)
Maximum SPL—95 dB @ 1 m
Amplifier—1x 30W (Woofer), 2x 15W (Tweeters)
Audio Channels—Stereo
Sound Modes / EQ—Adjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness
Audio Features—Bass-reflex cabinet; re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready

Similarities

  • Same party features: not a party-speaker product.

In summary

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II and Marshall Marshall Acton 3 are closely matched on the features compared here.

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