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Amazon Echo Studio (2025 release) vs Marshall Stanmore IV
Product A: Amazon
39 of 96 known
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Product B: Marshall
42 of 96 known
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41 of 87 fields differ
- 21 different values
- 20 known for one only
- 6 the same
- 40 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Highest frequencyA: 18kHzB: 38kHzMarshall is 20 kHz higher.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 30HzB: 36HzAmazon is 6 Hz lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AAmazon: 155 × 147.3 mm
- BMarshall: 350 × 203 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
1009791, 1009793, 1009296, 1009298, 1009853, 10098541Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Colour selector product ids 1009791 Black and 1009793 Cream, read from the page data. The German store lists 1009296 Black, 1009298 Cream, and also 1009853 Black and 1009854 Cream. John Lewis sells 1009853. Which ids differ by plug or region is not stated.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026German store page data lists variants STANMORE IV BLACK 1009296 and 1009853, STANMORE IV CREAM 1009298 and 1009854, all priced at EUR 399.11Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/marshall-stanmore-iv-bluetooth-speaker/black/p115377417Read 14 October 2026UK retailer lists manufacturer part number 1009853 for the Black model.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
7 July 20265Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2026/07/07/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-homeRead 14 October 2026Launch release dated 7 July 2026.6Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-launch-159646Read 14 October 2026Published 2026-07-07, 8:00 AM ET.
Status
Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Listed on the maker store. The US store showed Sold Out with a Notify Me button on 2026-10-14. The German store and John Lewis take orders.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Orderable on the German store.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$399.996Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-launch-159646Read 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-07-07: Stanmore IV USD 399.99. TechRadar gives USD 399.99 and Tom's Guide USD 399. The US store later shows USD 429.99 and MusicTech reports that figure, so the store price changed or one outlet differs. The launch price is stored. Tax is not included in US list prices.8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Price and release date: USD 399.99 / GBP 349.99 / AU$679, first released July 2026.
Launch price (EU)
€239.998Press articlemobiflip.de/amazon-echo-studio-neu-2025/ampRead 21 October 2026mobiFlip, 30 September 2025: the new Echo Studio costs 239.99 EUR in Germany. German prices include VAT. hifi.de lists the same list price.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: list price (UVP) 239.99 EUR, street price about 210 EUR. Germany, VAT included.
Markets
US, CA, GB, DE6Press releaseaboutamazon.ca/news/devices/amazon-unveils-its-all-new-echo-lineup-with-premium-audio-and-striking-designRead 21 October 2026Canadian availability. The US, UK and German markets are covered by the Amazon US page, Expert Reviews and mobiFlip.8Press articlemobiflip.de/amazon-echo-studio-neu-2025/ampRead 21 October 2026Germany: market launch on 29 October 2025.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026UK review with a UK price of 220 GBP.
US, DE, FR, GB1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026US store page with USD price.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026German store sells it and shows an add to cart button.11Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/marshall-stanmore-iv-bluetooth-speaker/black/p115377417Read 14 October 2026Sold in the UK at GBP 349.99.12Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00747537.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in France at EUR 399.95 for Black.
Colours
Speaker type
Audio
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Audio channels
Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio tab: Playback Channels 3.1.1 (left, center, right, height, subwoofer), with Amazon Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. RTINGS says it cannot play stereo content without downmixing. The enum has no spatial option, so other is stored.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Review text: the new generation cannot play stereo content without downmixing.
Audio drivers
AAmazon Echo Studio (2025 release)
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| High-excursion woofer | 1 | 95.25 |
| Full-range driver | 3 | 57.15 |
BMarshall Stanmore IV
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 1 | 127 |
| Tweeter | 2 | 19.05 |
Passive radiators
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Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
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Yes8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Marshall app saves three EQ calibrations using a five-band equalizer. The M button cycles them.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026App: five presets plus a 5-band EQ with three memory slots.
Equalizer bands
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Automatic sound adjustment
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio Signal Processing lists Automatic Room Adaptation. The page says room adaptation technology analyzes the acoustics of the room and fine-tunes playback.7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 21 October 2026The speaker analyzes what it plays, detects how the room changes the sound and rebalances its output without manual calibration.
Sound modes
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Wireless stereo pairing
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Feature bullets: pair with a second Echo Studio for more powerful sound. A Stereo (Pack of 2) option sells two.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 21 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: Echo Studio (2025 release) pairs with another Echo Studio (2025 release) or with an Echo Sub.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: stereo mode available with further speakers.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: stereo pairing through the Alexa app.
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Speaker link protocols
Auracast1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Multi-speaker connectivity through Auracast broadcasts. Marshall Heddon, sold separately, is the broadcaster for older Marshall speakers and for Stanmore IV.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Auracast-enabled and connects to its Homeline IV sibling. Multi-speaker connectivity is listed as unlimited with the Heddon hub. No numeric maximum is stored.
Max Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: A2DP for audio streaming from a mobile device to Echo Studio or from Echo Studio to a Bluetooth speaker.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes.
Bluetooth version
5.31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: Bluetooth wireless technology and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth LE 5.3.
Bluetooth codecs
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Bluetooth profiles
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Bluetooth LE Audio
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Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The factory reset steps name a second Bluetooth entry, STANMORE IV [LE], which is the LE Audio device. HeadphoneCheck and Notebookcheck also state LE Audio support.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and Auracast support.
Auracast
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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Wireless connectivity lists Auracast. FAQ: Stanmore IV is an Auracast receiver and joins a broadcast from a Marshall broadcaster such as Heddon, or from phones with the Listen to Broadcast feature in the Marshall app. It does not state a broadcaster role.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Stanmore IV is an Auracast receiver and can be added to a multi-speaker setup using a Marshall broadcaster such as Heddon.
Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
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Wi-Fi
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: 1x1 Wi-Fi 6E 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: Yes.
No8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review states the speaker has no Wi-Fi connectivity.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Stanmore IV has no Wi-Fi streaming and no voice assistant support.12Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00747537.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec: Wi-Fi No. It also lists width 350, height 188 and depth 203 mm, which conflicts with the maker's 350 x 203 x 185 mm and is not used.
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. The Amazon compliance page lists the same standards.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026Wireless features: tri-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: Wi-Fi 6E 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
No9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026No ports at all, so no USB audio.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: no physical connections.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: no optical audio port. A screw mount on the bottom is not a data port.
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USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AAmazon Echo Studio (2025 release)
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| DC power | 1 | Power input for the included 50 W adapter (30 V DC, 1.66 A device rating) |
Source2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026No ports are listed. The device electrical rating is 30.0 V DC, 1.66 A. The included adapter PA37NA is rated 100 to 240 V AC input and 30 V DC, 1.667 A, 50 W output. The power port is on the back, as shown on the Amazon US page. Tom's Guide notes a screw mount on the bottom, which is not an electrical port.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table lists no ports. The review says Amazon dropped the old model's analog and optical input.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review of 24 November 2025: no physical connections.
BMarshall Stanmore IV
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | AUX audio input on the top panel |
| RCA | 1 | Stereo RCA audio input pair on the bottom panel, preamp required for turntables |
| AC power | 1 | Mains power input, 100 to 240 V |
Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Wired connectivity AUX 3.5 mm and RCA. Mains input voltage 100-240 V. Port positions and roles are from the manual.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Top panel AUX 3.5 mm audio input. Bottom panel stereo RCA inputs, with an RIAA preamp for turntables, and the mains power input.
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
Voice assistants
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Controls
Front buttons for volume down, microphone off and volume up, Tap gestures on top to pause and resume music, dismiss timers, snooze alarms and end calls10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: front panel with mic mute and volume up and down. Tapping the top pauses and resumes music, dismisses timers, snoozes alarms and ends calls and drop-ins. A light ring shows status.
Bass knob, Treble knob, Volume knob, Power switch, Media jog for play, pause and track change over Bluetooth, Customisable M-button, Source button1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Top panel controls: bass, treble, volume, power switch, media jog, M-button, source button.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Top panel: AUX input, source selector, audio controls for volume, bass and treble, M-button, media control, power switch. Pull the power switch to turn on.
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
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Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Ensure the firmware is up to date by connecting the product to the Marshall app.
Built-in lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home
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Matter controller
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026The new Echo devices include a built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.
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Thread border router
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026Built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.
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Zigbee hub
Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router. The compliance page lists a Zigbee radio.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026Wireless features list a Zigbee radio. Maximum Zigbee EIRP 9.00 dBm.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026Built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.
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Battery and charging
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Built-in battery
No8Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Designed for the home and powered from the mains. No battery is mentioned.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-stanmore-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Battery life: Mains-powered.
Playback time (claimed)
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Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
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Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
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User-replaceable battery
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Full charge time
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Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
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Floats
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Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
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Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width155Height147.3Depth142.2mm(6.1 × 5.8 × 5.6 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Measurements tab: 6.1 in W x 5.6 in D x 5.8 in H (155 mm W x 142.2 mm D x 147.3 mm H). The body is a sphere. hifi.de labels the same numbers as width, height and depth in a different order, which does not match Amazon's labels.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: 155 x 142.2 x 147.3 mm, labeled width, height and depth. Amazon labels the 142.2 and 147.3 values as depth and height, and Amazon's labels are stored.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: 6.1 x 5.6 x 5.8 inches.
Weight
1,632g(3.6 lb)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Measurements tab: 57.56 oz (1632 grams), 3.6 lb. The page notes that actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. hifi.de and Geizhals agree on 1.63 kg.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: 1.63 kg.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: 3.6 pounds.
Body materials
MDF cabinet, PU leather covering1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026MDF cabinet made from FSC 100%-certified material. The covering is leather-like material, named PU leather in the maker's launch release.5Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2026/07/07/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-homeRead 14 October 2026Release names signature PU leather wrapping and an MDF cabinet from FSC 100%-certified wood.
Certifications
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Other certifications
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FSC 100% certified wood for the MDF cabinet (FSC C225755)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026FSC 100% certified wood (FSC C225755). The claim applies only to the wood cabinet.
In the box
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In the box
Echo Studio (2025 release), Power adapter (50 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Additional details tab: Echo Studio (2025 release), power adapter (50W) and quick start guide.
Stanmore IV speaker, Mains lead, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/stanmore-ivRead 14 October 2026Box contents: Stanmore IV speaker, mains lead, quick start guide, legal and safety information.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
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assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/1Rv35yGbbxUe5eqN41fCsx/9c63350f5423c02844068a220dca6e81/Marshall_Stanmore_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Full online manual, 260414 R1.2, English first. Combined PDF with many languages.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years13Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 14 October 2026US market. Marshall's policy of 2025-02-13 gives a two-year limited warranty on speakers bought from marshall.com or a US authorized dealer, counted from purchase or delivery. The maker's support page says one year for all products and an exclusive two years for purchases on marshall.com. The two pages differ for dealer purchases, so two years applies to marshall.com purchases only. Statutory rights are excluded.14Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Support page: all products carry a 1-year warranty, and speakers bought online at marshall.com carry an exclusive 2-year warranty.
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