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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.

1006034, 10062621Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Marshall US product IDs in the page data. 1006034 is Black and Brass and 1006262 is Cream.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists model number 1006034, the Black and Brass colour, and ASIN B0BTHL673V.

A3134, A3134012, A3134062, A31340327Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs A3134012 (Phantom Black), A3134062 (Adventure Green) and A3134032 (Explorer Blue). The same SKUs now cover a 2025 hardware revision, which is not described here.

GTIN / EAN

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194644038922, 194644038885, 1946440389607Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026Feed barcodes per color SKU. The 2-pack bundle SKUs have no barcode.

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

31 January 20234Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker was announced in January 2023.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker news post says the Middleton is available for purchase globally on marshallheadphones.com from January 31st. Tom's Guide says it was unveiled on 31 January 2023.7Press articletomsguide.com/news/marshall-brings-legendary-sound-in-a-new-rugged-take-anywhere-bluetooth-portableRead 10 October 2026News article says the Middleton was unveiled on 31 January 2023 and is on sale now.

14 May 20241Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release dated 14 May 2024.

Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026The US store lists the Cream colour as orderable on the accessed date. Black and Brass is listed as not orderable.

Available7Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker.jsRead 15 October 2026Feed shows every variant available on 2026-10-15. The page text also shows a sold out label.

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

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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.

Marshall Middleton II11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Middleton II the successor to the original Marshall Middleton.12Reviewengadget.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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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$299.994Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states an official price of $299.99, GBP 269.99 and AU$499. US market.

$249.991Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says $249.99 in the US. Excludes tax.

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.

€2995Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists EU RRP EUR 299.8Press articlepocket-lint.com/marshall-launches-middleton-biggest-portable-speakerRead 10 October 2026Launch article published 31 January 2023 gives GBP 269, EUR 299 and USD 299. Trusted Reviews lists EU RRP EUR 299 and ComputerBase lists a list price of 299 euros. Price includes VAT as published.

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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/middletonRead 10 October 2026US store page priced in USD.

US, GB1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says available in the US on Amazon, soundcore and other retail partners. The UK is from TechRadar and Tom's Guide.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026List price $249.99 / £199.99 / AU$359.99. Tom's Guide says it is sold by Amazon UK for 199 GBP.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black and Brass, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker colorway names Black and Brass and Cream.

Phantom Black, Adventure Green, Explorer Blue1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker describes a portable speaker.

Portable6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speakerRead 15 October 2026The maker sells it as an outdoor bass Bluetooth speaker.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification states stereo and describes True Stereophonic 360 degree sound.

Stereo6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speakerRead 15 October 2026Page says 2+2 Stereo Clarity with dual woofers and dual tweeters.

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

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	76.2
Tweeter	2	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification lists two 3 in 15 W woofers and two tweeters of 10 W. The woofer size is converted exactly to mm. The tweeter size is published as 3/5 in on the maker page and as 3.5 in by Trusted Reviews, so no tweeter diameter is stored. The watt figures have no stated continuous, RMS or peak basis, so no per-driver power is stored. Amplifiers are listed as two 20 W Class D for the woofers and two 10 W Class D for the tweeters, also without a rating basis.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists two 3 in woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators. The 3.5 in tweeter size conflicts with the maker's 3/5 in, so it is not stored.

Bsoundcore Boom 2 Plus

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	2	114.3
Tweeter	2	19.05

Source1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says two 4.5-inch woofers and two 1-inch tweeters. The user guide specification table says tweeter 0.75 inch x 2, which is stored because the manual outranks the release. Per-driver power is not stored. The 35 W and 15 W normal and 50 W and 20 W BassUp figures do not say whether they are continuous, RMS or peak.4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Specifications say Woofer 4.5 inch x 2, 50W and Tweeter 0.75 inch x 2, 20W. 4.5 in is 114.3 mm and 0.75 in is 19.05 mm.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Audio specification lists two passive radiators.5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists two passive radiators, matching the maker.

21Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says a pair of passive radiators, two symmetrical radiators with the light show.

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.

50W5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Full specs table lists audio power output 50 W. This equals the maker driver ratings of 2 x 15 W woofers plus 2 x 10 W tweeters. The maker amplifier ratings add up to 60 W (2 x 20 W and 2 x 10 W). No continuous or peak basis is stated, so only the unspecified-rating field is filled.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Text sums 2 x 15 W woofers and 2 x 10 W tweeters to 50 W. The spec table prints 60 W, which matches the amplifier ratings. Stored 50 W as the driver total.

100W1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says 100W of power, increased to 140W with BassUp on. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so rated and peak fields are left out.2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says 100W as standard, up to 140W in BassUp 2.0 mode.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.

40Hz4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Specifications say Frequency Response 40Hz-20kHz. No tolerance or mode is stated.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Frequency range 50 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.

20kHz4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Specifications say 40Hz-20kHz.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page lists adjustable bass and treble controls on the speaker and in the app.

Yes4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026App section lists preset EQ settings, and a maker help article describes a Custom EQ with an 80 Hz band of plus or minus 6 dB.

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

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Bass and treble controls are two adjustable bands. The Trusted Reviews article states a range of minus 5 to plus 5 for each.

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

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Description says built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound to ensure the music sounds brilliant at every volume. This follows listening volume and is not room or placement calibration.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound for the listening volume.

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

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soundcore Signature, Voice, Treble Boost, Balance, BassUp 2.04Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026App section lists the EQ presets soundcore Signature, Voice, Treble Boost and Balance. BassUp 2.0 has its own button.

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

No9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says Marshall provides no way to couple two speakers into a stereo pair. Only Stack Mode is offered.

Yes1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says the TWS button connects a pair of Boom 2 Plus for true stereo, separating left and right channels.2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says TWS pairs two speakers, the main speaker as left channel and the second as right channel.

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

Stack Mode2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Stack Mode connects two or more Middleton speakers in a session. No maximum is published.

True Wireless Stereo (TWS), PartyCast 2.01Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says PartyCast 2.0 connects over 100 PartyCast-enabled soundcore speakers. The TWS button pairs two speakers for stereo.

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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1002Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says PartyCast 2.0 connects up to 100+ compatible speakers. The user guide and quick start guide say up to 100, which is stored.

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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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.

Yes5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026

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

5.11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.1.

5.32Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says Bluetooth 5.3. The 2024 hardware is the reference. A newer hardware revision uses Bluetooth 6.0 (see the Bluetooth FAQ and the current user guide).

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

SBC5Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/marshall-middletonRead 10 October 2026Review states only the SBC codec is available for streaming audio, with Bluetooth 5.1.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says SBC and MPEG-2 AAC LC.

Bluetooth profiles

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

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

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No3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-Bluetooth-FAQRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth FAQ says the hardware was upgraded to support Auracast and that the new Auracast version cannot pair with older PartyCast devices. Only the older PartyCast hardware is the reference here, so Auracast is false for this row. A later revision with Auracast, Bluetooth 6.0 and a C in the seventh serial digit is not described by this row.

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

Yes9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the multi-host function pairs the speaker with two different sources at the same time and both can play.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/1418398/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the speaker connected to two devices without issue but will not switch sources automatically. Audio on one device must be paused before the other plays.

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

29Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says two sources at the same time.

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

10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.

100m4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Specifications say Bluetooth Range 100m.

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

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists Wi-Fi as No.

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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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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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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

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

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a 3.5 mm input. The manual describes the USB-C connector as power input and output.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual lists AUX 3.5 mm audio input and a USB-C power input and output used to charge the speaker or charge another device as a power bank.

Bsoundcore Boom 2 Plus

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input and charge output to other devices
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the USB-C port on the back charges other devices, and there is an AUX jack.

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.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists microphone system as No.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Review says calls work through the built-in microphone with decent clarity.

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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Controls

Multidirectional control knob for play/pause, track skip, volume and power, Bluetooth pairing button and Stack Mode, Battery status button, Bass control, Treble control1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page lists a multidirectional control knob, a Bluetooth pairing button that also starts Stack Mode, a battery and volume indicator and treble and bass controls. The manual adds a battery status button.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual describes the battery status button, Bluetooth button, battery indicator, bass and treble controls and the control knob.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Volume down, Volume up, Play/pause, Next track, Previous track, Answer/end call, Reject call, Light show, PartyCast pairing, BassUp 2.04Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Button Controls and At a Glance pages. Play/pause, next and previous track presses are listed there. Call answer and reject are from SoundGuys.8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Button table shows play/pause also answers and ends calls and a long press rejects a call.

Companion app

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists the Marshall Bluetooth App.

soundcore4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026The guide says to download the soundcore app.

App platforms

iOS, Android9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the Marshall app is available for Android and iOS.

Android, iOS8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Review covers the Soundcore app. Tom's Guide lists iOS and Android compatibility.10Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/soundcore-boom-2-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table lists compatibility iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states over-the-air software updates are supported.

Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ explains updating firmware in the soundcore app.

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

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Yes1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says the passive radiators carry a light show with eight presets and custom colors.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Yes1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says a 7500 mAh/7.3V built-in 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.

20h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20+ hours of play time. Stored as 20. Test volume is not stated.

20h1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours at 50 percent volume with BassUp and light effects off.

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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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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7,500mAh1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says a 7500 mAh/7.3V built-in battery. No watt-hour figure is published.

Nominal battery voltage

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7.3V1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says 7500 mAh/7.3V.

Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery.

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

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page FAQ says a repair centre replaces the battery. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

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

4.5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states a charging time of 4.5 hours. Adapter is not stated.

3h2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says around 3 hours with a certified 30W wall charger.

Quick charge duration

20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.

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

2h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification states 20 minutes of charge gives 2 hours of playtime.

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

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5 V 3 A, 9 V 3 A, 15 V 2 A, 20 V 1.5 A4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026Specifications say Charge Input 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 15V 2A, 20V 1.5A.

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

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30W4Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026The listed profiles top out at 20 V x 1.5 A. The guide lists a 30W max adapter, and the maker page says a 30W charger fully charges it in 3 hours.

USB Power Delivery charging

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Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says Boom 2 Plus supports Power Delivery fast charging.

Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page states the speaker has a power bank feature to charge a phone. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual says to plug in a USB-C device to use the speaker as a power bank.

Yes2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says other devices can be charged through the USB-C port on the back.

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

5W9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test says the USB-C port can charge external devices with 5 V and 1 A, which is 5 W.

10W2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says a 10W (5V/2A) charging output.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67. Dust protected and tested to work for up to 30 minutes under 1 m of water.

IPX71Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says IPX7 waterproof certification. The maker page and TechRadar say no dust rating.

Floats

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Yes1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says it can float on water.

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

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

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Detachable carry strap1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Page and box list describe a detachable carry strap.

Built-in handle, Removable carry strap1Press releaseen.anker-in.com/posts/soundcore-intros-flagship-boom-2-plus-with-enhanced-power-and-booming-bass-for-summer-adventuresRead 15 October 2026Release says a built-in handle and a strap. SoundGuys calls the strap removable.8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Review says a massive handle and a removable carrying strap.

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.

12h10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bluetooth-speakers/1418398/marshall-middleton-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer ran out of charge around the 12-hour mark at fairly loud volumes. Approximate figure. Firmware, source and exact volume are not stated.

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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.

Width230Height109Depth95mm(9.1 × 4.3 × 3.7 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists width 230 mm, height 109 mm and depth 95 mm.

Width442mm9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table says 17.4 x 5.9 x 9 inches / 442 x 150.9 x 228.1mm with no axis labels. SoundGuys and Tom's Guide give the same numbers. Only the width of 442 mm is stored, since it is the long axis of the boombox. The 150.9 and 228.1 mm axes are not named.

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/middletonRead 10 October 2026Specification lists 1.8 kg / 4.0 lb.

3,800g(8.4 lb)8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Review spec table says 3.8kg. TechRadar says 3.8 kg and The Gadgeteer 8.38 lb.

Body materials

Post-consumer recycled plastic, Silicone sleeve, Metal grille2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cleaning section says the silicone sleeve and strap can be removed.6Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2023/05/26/zound-introduces-the-latest-marshall-portable-speaker-the-middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker says the speaker is built of 55% post-consumer recycled plastic and is PVC-free.9Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-02/marshall-middleton-testRead 10 October 2026Test describes a metal grille on the front and a rubber ring on the base.

Plastic housing, Aluminum grille8Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-boom-2-plus-review-115847Read 15 October 2026Review says a robust plastic housing and an aluminum grill.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Middleton speaker, Detachable carry strap, User manual and legal and safety information, USB-A to USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026Maker box contents list.

soundcore Boom 2 Plus speaker, 60 cm USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Carry strap2Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ lists the speaker, a 60 cm USB-C to C cable and the quick start guide, and says a wall charger is not included. The carry strap is from the press release photos, TechRadar and The Gadgeteer.

Links

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Product page

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/middleton1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/middletonRead 10 October 2026

us.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speaker6Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3134-boom2-plus-outdoor-bass-speakerRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7G6groYkOBIzgHbbBAnqDR/ea07dbe566533429e0f138e035f923d4/Middleton_Full_User_Manual_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker full online manual, 9 pages, English.

service.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A31344Owner's manualservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Boom-2-Plus-User-Guide-A3134Read 15 October 2026The linked 5-page PDF is the current guide. It describes the 2025 revision with Bluetooth 6.0 and Auracast. Its non-Bluetooth specifications match the 2024 hardware. A Polish copy of the 2024 guide on manuals.plus shows the same table with Bluetooth 5.3.

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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1.5years5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lp.ankerjapan.com/hubfs/aoos/manual/A3134QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026Version V01 of the 2024 quick start guide says 18-month limited warranty. The guide is multi-market, so no market is named. Stored as 1.5 years.

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