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Marshall Marshall Acton 3 vs Apple HomeView

Compare sound, battery life, durability and connections.

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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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Apple HomeView

Apple HomeView

  • 952 g.
  • Device capacity: up to six recognized users.
  • Wired power.
  • Video and audio calls: faceTime over Wi-Fi.
  • Sensors: ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometer.
KSh 41,300Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple HomeView is the better buy: it is lighter (952 g).

Weight

Marshall Marshall Acton 3
2.85 kg
Apple HomeView
952 g

Connections

Marshall Marshall Acton 3
Bluetooth 5.2
Apple HomeView
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Marshall Marshall Acton 3

  • Mains-powered product.
  • 60 W total amplification.
  • No official water-resistance rating.
  • Works with the Marshall Bluetooth app.

Apple HomeView

  • Lighter: 952 g (vs 2.85 kg).
  • Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Portability2,850 g952 g
Output power60 W total amplificationWired power
Weight2.85 kg952 g
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
BrandMarshallApple
ModelActon 3HomeView
TypeHome Speaker—
ColorBlack, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue or Burgundy—
Product type—Smart display and home hub (tabletop model)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Dimensions260 x 170 x 150 mm145.5 mm width; 136.7–173.2 mm height and 96.0–130.2 mm depth depending on tilt
Weight2.85 kg952 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
BatteryMains-powered product—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Network connection—Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO, simultaneous dual band; Bluetooth 6.0

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2—
Bluetooth Range10 meters—
Bluetooth Profiles / CodecsBluetooth LE Audio-ready—
Wi-FiNo—
Wired Inputs3.5 mm Aux Input—
Microphone / Guitar InputsNo built-in microphone or guitar input—
App SupportMarshall Bluetooth App (iOS/Android)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Voice AssistantNo—
LightshowNo party lightshow—
Party FeaturesNot a party-speaker product—
Home Cinema FeaturesNot a home-cinema product—
Special FeaturesRe-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Marshall Bluetooth app; OTA software updates—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Speaker ConfigurationMains-Powered Home Speaker—
Drivers1 woofer; 2 tweeters—
Frequency Response45–20,000 Hz—
Total Power Output60 W total amplification (30 W woofer + 2 x 15 W tweeters)—
Maximum SPL95 dB @ 1 m—
Amplifier1x 30W (Woofer), 2x 15W (Tweeters)—
Audio ChannelsStereo—
Sound Modes / EQAdjustable bass and treble; Dynamic Loudness—
Audio FeaturesBass-reflex cabinet; re-engineered wider stereo soundstage; Marshall Signature Sound; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready—

Power & Battery

Power & Battery specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Power Source100–240 V AC Mains (Wall-powered)—
Battery LifeMains-powered product—
Charging TimeMains-powered product—
Fast ChargingMains-powered product—
Charging PortMains-powered product—
Power ConsumptionNetwork standby power consumption: No—

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
ControlsSource button; volume control knob; bass control knob; treble control knob; play/pause button; skip backward/forward control knob; power switch—
Water & Dust ResistanceNo water-resistance rating—
Materials70% Recycled Plastic, Vegan Leather—
Placement / MountingIndoor home speaker; placement compensation in Marshall Bluetooth app—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Speaker / SoundbarActon 3—
SubwooferNo subwoofer supplied—
Remote ControlNo remote control supplied—
Power CableMains lead—
Audio / HDMI CableNot supplied—
Mounting Accessories——
Other AccessoriesNot applicable—
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and safety documentation—

Compatibility & Security

Compatibility & Security specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Compatible cameras and sensors—Apple Home and Matter accessories; compatible cameras and sensors
Device capacity—Up to six recognized users; up to nine simultaneous camera feeds
Supported protocols—Thread, Matter and Apple Home
Automation—Scenes, schedules and voice-controlled routines
Detection features—Face recognition; smoke and carbon monoxide alarm Sound Recognition
Alarm and notifications—Alerts on compatible iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

Storage & Network

Storage & Network specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Ports—USB-C power connector
App compatibility—Home, FaceTime, Messages, Music, Calendar, Reminders, Find My, Safari and more
Subscription requirements—Some media and HomeKit Secure Video features require subscriptions; compatible accessories sold separately
Privacy and security—A18 Secure Exclaves; personal content separated by user; Private Cloud Compute

Power

Power specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Power requirements—Wired power; included 30W adapter, 100–240V AC, 50–60Hz

Design & Package

Design & Package specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
In the box—HomeView, 1.5 m USB-C cable, 30W adapter and documentation

Display and camera

Display and camera specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Display—7-inch IPS Liquid Retina; 1088 × 1088 pixels, 220 ppiSection: Display and camera
Brightness—0.3–500 nitsSection: Display and camera
Display Features—True Tone; oleophobic coating; proximity-responsive interfaceSection: Display and camera
Camera—12MP, f/2.4; Center StageSection: Display and camera
Video And Audio Calls—FaceTime over Wi-FiSection: Display and camera

Audio and intelligence

Audio and intelligence specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Marshall Acton 3Apple HomeView
Chip—Apple A18Section: Audio and intelligence
Speakers—Two full-range drivers, down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiatorsSection: Audio and intelligence
Audio—Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; computational audio; AirPlay multiroomSection: Audio and intelligence
Microphones—Four beamforming microphonesSection: Audio and intelligence
Assistant—Siri AI with Apple IntelligenceSection: Audio and intelligence
Sensors—Ambient light, temperature and humidity, accelerometerSection: Audio and intelligence
Colours—Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink and Space GraySection: Audio and intelligence
Setup Requirements—iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later; Wi-Fi internetSection: Audio and intelligence

In summary

The Apple HomeView is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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