The land of the compact Bluetooth speaker is a busy one. There are good options, like the UE Miniroll, and the Tribit Stormbox micro 2. There are interesting options, like the JBL clip 5, and there are millions of cheap ones available on Amazon for as little as $10. So to stand out you’ve got to have something that either looks different, sounds phenomenal amongst a sea of sonic mediocrity, or has battery life that outperforms every other option around.
With the tiny Willen II, Marshall might just have a mini Bluetooth speaker that manages to fulfill all three points. Rockin’ good looks? Check. Excellent sound for the size? Check again. Battery life that’ll last a whole camping trip? That’s the trifecta baby, and the Willen punches the air in triumph as it runs across the finish line waving the chequered flag above its rugged shell.
