Marshall, Sonos and Bose all make speakers that cost well over £100. They are built for different jobs, so this compares one of each type.
We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.
| Speaker | Approx. price | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Emberton III (portable) | £149 | 4.7 | 1,500+ |
| Marshall Stanmore III (home) | £320 | 4.7 | 140+ |
| Bose SoundLink Flex (portable) | £115 | 4.7 | 13,400+ |
| Bose SoundLink Plus (portable) | £249 | 4.6 | 1,300+ |
| Sonos Era 100 (home, smart) | £179 | 4.5 | 700+ |
Our take: Marshall is for people who want the look of a guitar amp. Bose is the safe portable choice. Sonos is for the house. The Stanmore and Woburn have fewer reviews so far than the Bose speakers.
1. Best looking: Marshall Emberton III
A 4.7 rating from more than 1,500 buyers at around £149. A portable speaker.
Check Price on Amazon2. Most reviewed: Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
A 4.7 rating from more than 13,000 buyers at around £115. The SoundLink Plus is the bigger, more expensive step up, at around £249.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker — £249 (4.6★, 1,310 reviews)
3. For the living room: Marshall Stanmore III
A 4.7 rating from more than 140 buyers at around £320. Plugs into the mains. The newer Stanmore IV costs a little more and has fewer reviews so far.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Marshall Stanmore IV Bluetooth Speaker — £349 (4.7★, 32 reviews)
4. Smart speaker: Sonos Era 100
A 4.5 rating from more than 700 buyers at around £179. Best if you may add more Sonos speakers later.
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