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Marshall Acton III: is it worth €199?
Short answer
Yes, if you want a stylish Bluetooth speaker for the living room or office. The Acton III delivers 60 watts, full sound and bass and treble knobs on the unit. At €199 instead of €299 it is much cheaper. Note: it has no battery, no Wi-Fi and no voice assistant.
Who is the Acton III for?
In favour
- Iconic design inspired by Marshall guitar amps
- Powerful, full sound for its size
- Bass and treble adjustable on the unit
- Simple to use, updates via app
Against
- No battery, always needs a socket
- No Wi-Fi or multiroom
- No voice assistant, no splash protection
A good fit if …
Anyone who wants a simple, good-looking speaker for a fixed spot at home or in the office.
Skip it if …
Anyone who wants to carry it around, fill several rooms or use Alexa or Google.
Specifications
| Power | 60 W, one woofer and two tweeters |
|---|---|
| Frequency range | 45 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, about 10 m range |
| Input | 3.5 mm aux |
| Power supply | mains only, no battery |
| Weight | about 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 26 × 17 × 15 cm |
| Amazon ASIN | B0B1QPMNYR |
Frequently asked questions: Marshall Acton III Bluetooth speaker
Does the Marshall Acton III have a battery?
No. It only works when plugged in.
How many watts is the Marshall Acton III?
60 watts.
Can I connect the Acton III with a cable?
Yes, via the 3.5 mm aux input.
Does the Acton III have Wi-Fi or Alexa?
No. It connects only via Bluetooth or cable.
Alternatives from current deals
For taking along, the Bose SoundLink Flex has a battery and is waterproof. For loud outdoor parties the JBL Xtreme 5 is the stronger choice.
Sources
Specs and assessments are based on manufacturer data and independent reviews. Prices from Amazon.de at the time shown.