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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

1007428, 1007429, 10096441Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page. Product ids in the page data: 1007428 Black and Brass, 1007429 Cream and 1009644 Black and Brass sold on the US store. The EU stores sell 1007428.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store sells 1007428 Black and Brass and 1007429 Cream.

PLAYPUS1BLK, S581Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Current ProductGroup hasVariant metadata identifies the Black US SKU PLAYPUS1BLK. Hardware S58 is independently printed on the Black bottom image.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Maker Black bottom image visibly prints Sonos Play, Model S58. Commercial US reference stays PLAYPUS1BLK. No unverified FCC identifier assigned.

GTIN / EAN

7340055404594, 7340055404617, 73400554203721Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN values in the store page data: 1007428 is 7340055404594, 1007429 is 7340055404617, 1009644 is 7340055420372. Read from the German and US store pages.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026EAN 7340055404594 for 1007428 and 7340055404617 for 1007429 in the store page data.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 July 20255Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Press release dated 2025-07-01: Middleton II launches globally today on Marshall.com.

10 March 202610Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official March 10, 2026 press release and preorder start.

Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store in October 2026.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Released current maker product. Inventory is not release status. Structured data says InStock, while earlier visible backorder wording and current exact B&H temporary stock shortage are not treated as discontinuation.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Marshall Middleton10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton.14Reviewengadget.com/audio/speakers/marshalls-new-middleton-ii-bluetooth-speaker-lasts-30-hours-between-charges-164354372.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the Middleton II a direct replacement for the first-generation Middleton from 2023.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$329.991Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store price $329.99, before US sales tax. TechRadar gives the same list price at launch in July 2025.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026List price $329.99 / 259.99 GBP / AU$499, released July 2025.

$29910Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US Play launch price $299. Era 100 SL price excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2992Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026German store price 299 EUR including VAT. Kopfhoerer.de reports the same 299 EUR launch price on 2025-07-01.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026News of 2025-07-01: available from 1 July 2025 for 299 EUR on marshall.com, retail from 15 July.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026US store page and US launch price.

US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026US storefront and selected Black PLAYPUS1BLK offer. No other regional sales code is assigned.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Colourways: Black and Brass, Cream.

Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Only the selected Black reference is represented.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Marshall lists it as a portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Explicit portable smart speaker with battery and removable utility loop.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker, not a paired set.

Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker describes rich stereo sound from one Play, separate from two-speaker pairing.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public Music verdict confirms stereo without downmixing on one Play. Tested Black matches selected color.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AMarshall Middleton II

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	76.2
Tweeter	2	15.24

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Drivers: 2 x 3 inch woofer, 2 x 0.6 inch tweeter, 2 passive radiators. Sizes converted exactly to mm. The page lists amplifier ratings only, so no per-driver power is stored.

BSonos Play

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	2
Midwoofer	1

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two angled tweeters and one midwoofer. Three Class-H amplifiers do not establish audio watts. No driver sizes or per-driver RMS ratings published.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Confirms two tweeters and midwoofer. Audio watts not published.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20262 passive radiators.

212Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review explicitly dual force-cancelling passive radiators. Separate from powered tweeters/midwoofer.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

80W12Press articlewhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/marshalls-second-gen-middleton-speaker-aims-for-a-sound-thats-fit-for-royaltyRead 11 October 2026Launch article: 60 watts of Class D amplification for the twin 7.6 cm woofers and 20 watts for the pair of 15 mm tweeters. The maker lists four amplifiers, 2 x 30 W and 2 x 10 W. The 80 W total is the sum of these amplifier ratings, and a spec database also lists 80 W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so it goes in the unspecified-rating field.13Spec databasefrontum.co.uk/portable-speakers/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Spec database lists audio output power 80 W. It also lists a 45 Hz lowest frequency, which conflicts with the maker's 50 Hz and is not used.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

50Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated. One database lists 45 Hz, which is not used.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Frequency range 50Hz - 20kHz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Page: bass and treble controls on the top panel and in the Marshall Bluetooth app. The Abt spec sheet states an equaliser in the app.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/174754/marshall-portable-bluetooth-speaker-1007428-spec-sheet-1.pdfRead 11 October 2026Maker spec sheet hosted by a retailer: equaliser yes, bass and treble on units and equaliser in app.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos app supports adjustable bass and treble with separate loudness control.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The Marshall Bluetooth app has a five-band equalizer and a small set of presets. Tom's Guide and HeadphoneCheck also state five bands.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026The app can update firmware, check battery life and adjust the 5-band EQ.

22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two adjustable frequency controls, bass and treble. Loudness does not count as a band.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two bass/treble sliders. Loudness separate.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adjusts to placement. Footnote requires Sonos app and Wi-Fi to enable. Speaker microphones must be on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Auto Trueplay continually optimizes for environment and content. App activation and universal microphone switch on required.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review says it would have liked multi-speaker pairing, which is available on some other Marshall models. The page and manual list no pairing feature. Review also says there is no placement compensation.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Two Play units can form a left/right Wi-Fi stereo pair. Separate Bluetooth grouping instructions only establish synchronized content. Some reviews loosely describe Bluetooth groups as stereo, so no dedicated Bluetooth L/R claim is stored.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Two identical Plays form a Wi-Fi stereo pair. Older Bluetooth pairing limits are not expanded to deny current portable grouping.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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Sonos Wi-Fi grouping, Sonos portable Bluetooth grouping2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Wi-Fi multiroom grouping is separate from portable Bluetooth grouping. Current support establishes Bluetooth family/firmware limits. Global Wi-Fi/group maximum remains unknown.5Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Synchronized Bluetooth content while off Wi-Fi, Play and Move 2 only. Units must first be set up in the same Sonos household.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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45Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/grouping-your-portable-speakers-using-bluetoothRead 8 October 2026Maximum four total including the first source-connected speaker. Compatible Play and Move 2 only. Wi-Fi maxima and concurrently connected Bluetooth source counts are separate and remain unknown.6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026March 10, 2026 release (published 10/3/2026 in this localized day/month table) requires system software 94.1-75011 or later on all grouped Play/Move 2 speakers. Later 94.1-76070 listed without a changed count. The adjacent 31/3 and 14/4 rows establish day/month formatting. Current supported grouping is read from the maker guide and dedicated support article.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Three additional Play or Move 2 corroborate four total. Current firmware conditions from newer support notes.

Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026

Yes11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit Bluetooth 5.3 audio specification.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Codecs: SBC, AAC-mpeg 2 and LC3. Receive codecs.

SBC, AAC11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Actual Play review explicitly lists SBC and AAC receive codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

Yes5Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2025/07/01/marshall-reveals-their-latest-portable-powerhouse-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Product manager quote: with support for LE Audio, listeners can enjoy a more efficient and enhanced listening experience.8Press articlekopfhoerer.de/news/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Article states the Bluetooth speaker supports LE Audio.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Features: Auracast connectivity. The app can tune into a live broadcast via Auracast. Receiving role.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review says the speaker is Auracast-enabled and the app can search for Auracast broadcasts.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity: Yes.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Pairing a new device: can be connected with 2 devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

60m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth range 60 m, 200 ft.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own Wi-Fi connection specification.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax-compatible 2.4/5 GHz routers. This is published compatibility, not 6 GHz or a throughput claim.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect10Maker spec sheet (PDF)d21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/70256/documents/61866-1773147594-Sonos%20Play%20%26%20Era%20100%20SL%20-%20Press%20Release-cbcced.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Play release explicitly names Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AMarshall Middleton II

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	Audio input
USB-C	1	Charging input and power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Wired connectivity AUX 3.5mm. Power input USB-C. The USB-C power output role is the charging bank feature.

BSonos Play

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Speaker charging input, power-bank output and optional Sonos line-in or Ethernet adapter connection
Other	1	Conductive charging-base contact interface

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026One physical USB-C socket and one conductive charging-base contact interface. Two contact pads are one docking interface. Base USB-C and optional adapters 3.5 mm/Ethernet sockets are not speaker port counts. Line-in is analog through a separately sold Sonos Line-In or Combo Adapter. Direct USB digital audio and USB storage playback remain unknown.3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Two contact pads constitute the one conductive charging-base interface.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Base contacts must align and touch. Indoor use, dry/clean contacts required.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Microphone system: Yes. Built-in microphone for hands-free calls.

No13Reviewblog.bestbuy.ca/tv-audio-home-theatre/portable-speakers-audio-docks/sonos-play-reviewRead 8 October 2026First-person Play review explicitly denies speakerphone support for incoming calls from connected smartphone. Voice/Trueplay microphones do not establish call support. Other Bluetooth stereo wording here is not used to define L/R pairing.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, Siri2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos Voice Control and Alexa use built-in microphones after setup. Alexa additionally requires its app and Sonos skill. Siri uses an external Apple device and Apple Home/AirPlay 2 with Apple Music limitations. No onboard Siri listening is claimed.

Controls

Multidirectional control knob for play/pause, track skip, volume and calls, Power button, Bluetooth pairing button, Bass control, Treble control, 10-segment battery indicator3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Device layout: power button, Bluetooth button, 10 segment battery indicator, control knob, microphone, bass and treble control. Knob: push for play/pause and calls, left/right to skip, up/down for volume.

Power/sleep, Bluetooth pairing/disconnect, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Volume up/down, Group/ungroup, Voice services on/off, Physical microphone disconnect switch2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own controls and connector-panel instructions establish all listed functions. Hold play/pause to group or ungroup. Back microphone switch disconnects all microphones, unlike top voice-services button.

Companion app

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app.

Sonos2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Sonos is the named companion app.

App platforms

iOS, Android3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Page 9 offers the Marshall Bluetooth app and the closing page names Google Play and the App Store.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec table compatibility: iOS, Android, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm wired devices.

iOS, Android7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Own setup names Sonos app for iOS and Android. Bluetooth works out of box, app/Wi-Fi features require setup.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-in/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 8 October 2026Official notes explicitly name Play and required updated software for portable grouping.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Rechargeable Li-ion battery. The page says replaceable, but no user replacement procedure is published, so replaceable_battery is not stored.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit rechargeable replaceable battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

30h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Play time 30+ hours, stored as 30. The legal notice states play time is calculated with a random selection of music at medium volume.

24h2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours. Volume, connection, settings and environment affect runtime. Exact test volume, codec and Trueplay/voice settings unpublished. Idle Battery Saver automatic shutdown is not music-playback boost.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Up to 24 hours uninterrupted playback. Pausing, volume, Bluetooth and heat affect runtime.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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35Wh4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Article explicitly publishes 35 Wh battery. No voltage-derived energy.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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4,800mAh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 4800 mAh pack. Nominal voltage not published and not back-calculated from energy.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact Play kit repeats 4800 mAh.

Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Battery type: Rechargeable, replaceable, Li-ion battery.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Battery specification explicitly says Li-ion, 4800 mAh.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Kit explicitly lithium-ion.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide names replaceable battery and links the consumer replacement offer.8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-battery-replacementRead 8 October 2026Exact consumer kit says easily replace Sonos Play lithium-ion battery. Not merely professional service availability.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 20263 hours to full recharge. Charger rating is not stated for this figure.

3h4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026About three hours empty to full with 45 W USB-C PD through base or native USB-C. 60 minutes to 50%, another 120 minutes to 100%. Simultaneous playback conditions unpublished. The 50% claim is not converted into quick-charge playback hours.

Quick charge duration

20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Quick charging: 20 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 202620 minutes gives 5 hours of playtime.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

USB-C, 5 V / 9 V / 12 V / 20 V at 3 A1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Power input: USB-C 5V/9V/12V/20V-3A.

15 V DC at 3.0 A3Maker product pagemedia.sonos.com/images/znqtjj88/production/2965066c89d59357583886e6aa638cd9840d1009-2000x2000.pngRead 8 October 2026Actual speaker label visibly prints 15 V DC 3.0 A. This is device input, separate from compatible charger outputs.

Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

31.6W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charger power must be between a minimum of 12.8 W required by the radio equipment and a maximum of 31.6 W to achieve the maximum charging speed. Stored as the maximum charging input.

45W2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit declaration: 18 W minimum required by radio equipment and 45 W maximum for maximum charging speed. Stored maximum is this charging declaration, not a calculated adapter rating.

USB Power Delivery charging

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2ed2WkyZQKGwrdTnX9IQsq/a34297273e818f93e2e047fd6a03e43e/Middleton_II_-_Legal_and_safety_-_2025-12-08_R1.2_CN.pdfRead 11 October 2026This product supports USB PD fast charging. Multi-language legal notice, English text.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026USB-PD supply required. Minimum 18 W and 45 W recommended for fastest charging.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/charging-sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Compatible 45 W profiles include 20 V/2.25 A or 15 V/3 A, slower 36 W alternatives and minimum 18 W 9 V/2 A. These charger profiles do not replace device label.

Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Features: charging bank, use the speaker to charge your phone on the go. The manual requires more than 20% battery charge.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit USB-C charging of other devices. No output maximum/profile published.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026IP67: protected against dust and sand, tested to work after 30 minutes in 1 m of water.

IP672Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Exact IP67. Charging base indoor only, contacts and ports must be dry when charging. Immersion depth is not a drop-test height.

Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Explicit design claim for drops and tumbles. No tested height or surface published.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Carry strap3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Carrying strap hinge and an included carrying strap.

Removable utility loop2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Removable utility loop. Detached with 2.5 mm hex key. Optional carry accessories not included.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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14.42h11Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-play-review-better-with-wi-fi-154324Read 8 October 2026Manufacturer-provided Play tested one week. Continuous music at 80 dB measured 1 m away lasted 14 h 25 min, converted to 14.42 h rounded to two decimals. Review reports Sonos app running Sonos OS S2 Version 18.2, retained as its app/system label, not asserted hardware firmware build. Host, transport/codec, speaker firmware, EQ, Trueplay and microphone settings unstated. Status LEDs are not decorative lighting. RTINGS public prose separately reports 12 h under its own test. These incompletely matched tests are not averaged.14Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/playRead 8 October 2026Public verdict reports 12 hours, separate from precise SoundGuys 14 h 25 min retained scalar. Public prose does not fully match transport/codec/EQ/Trueplay/microphone/FW conditions. Locked numeric tables unused.

Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width230Height110Depth98mm(9.1 × 4.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Physical unit: width 230 mm, height 110 mm, depth 98 mm. The page spec box prints L230*W98*H110 mm and also labels width, height and depth separately with the same values.

Width113Height193Depth77mm(4.4 × 7.6 × 3 in)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Guide labels H x W x D as 193 x 113 x 77 mm. Manual values used. Current product page differs slightly at 192.3 x 112.5 x 76.7 mm. Not averaged or mixed. Strap inclusion unspecified.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,800g(4 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Weight 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs.

1,300g(2.9 lb)2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Published 1.3 kg including battery, converted to 1300 g. Packaging/base/adapter excluded. Removable loop mass not separately specified.

Body materials

Silicone sleeve, Tolex covering3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Cleaning section: the silicone sleeve can be removed and cleaned separately.11Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Review describes Marshall's signature snakeskin-style Tolex covering. TechRadar calls it faux leather.

Bio-based plastic, Rubber1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Bio-based plastics made from renewably sourced materials. Rubber is separately verified by guide and review.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Play explicitly named among products with rubber bottom rings. Actual review also describes rubber top and back.12Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/sonos-playRead 8 October 2026Actual review describes rubberized top and back strip.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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FSC-certified paper packaging1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026FSC-certified paper packaging, FSC-N003743. Not electrical certification.

In the box

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In the box

Middleton II speaker, Carry strap, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Box contents: speaker, strap, USB-C charging cable, quick start guide, legal and safety information.

Sonos Play speaker, Charging base, 2 m USB-C to USB-C cable, Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Charging base and 2 m USB-C to C cable included. An 18 W or higher USB-PD power adapter is sold separately.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Own guide lists Play, charging base with 2 m USB-C to C cable, Quickstart guide. Power supply not included.

Links

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Product page

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-ii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middleton-iiRead 11 October 2026Maker's product page for Middleton II.

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/sonos-play-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact selected Black maker page. Shared product page carries the same selected metadata.

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/52ltpkI3c7wiY1XvINbpPD/bf15b800425c3408d16fc26bed07601d/Marshall_Middlton_II_OLM_R1_5_Combined.pdfRead 11 October 2026Full online manual R1.5, English on pages 3 to 12. Combined PDF with 40 languages.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplay2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/sonosplayRead 8 October 2026Current maker online guide for Play. Sidebar links for other products are excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year9Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 8 October 2026US limited warranty gives new Sonos products one year from Sonos shipment or authorized retail purchase. Separate from optional protection and statutory rights.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.