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I brought this portable Marshall speaker on vacation - and now my Bose is staying home

While it has an understated look, Marshall's newest speaker outperforms its competitors in every category.

I spent a few weeks with it, supplying the soundtrack to my chill outdoor hangouts with my dad, solo jam sessions in my office, and late nights celebrating my friend's bachelorette party. The Middleton II's improved 30-hour battery life kept the poolside music going all day, and a 20-minute charging interlude promises three more hours of playtime. It sports Marshall's distinctive retro design, characterized by a metal speaker grille, vinyl casing, and golden brass embellishments.

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