Marshall Launches Stockwell III Portable Speaker with 40+ Hour Battery Life
Marshall has announced the Stockwell III portable Bluetooth speaker, featuring a user-replaceable battery, over 40 hours of battery life, and an IP55 dust and water resistance rating, priced at $249.99. The speaker is the first update to the Stockwell line since 2019 and introduces modular, user-replaceable components including the strap, grilles, and silicone sleeve. The repairability focus reflects broader industry trends driven in part by new EU regulations, extending the product's lifespan and resale value.
Marshall's Stockwell III is a portable Bluetooth speaker that doubles the battery life of its predecessor from 20 hours to over 40 hours per charge, while introducing a fully replaceable battery — a feature the company recently debuted on its Mid A.N.C. headphones. The speaker retains the brand's signature retro guitar-amp aesthetic, available in black and cream colorways, and weighs under three pounds with a PU leather carry strap and velvet lining. Its IP55 rating is an upgrade from the Stockwell II's IPX4, offering improved resistance to both dust and water splashes. Marshall's True Stereophonic technology delivers 360-degree audio, and a dynamic loudness algorithm adjusts bass, mids, and treble balance across volume levels. The brass control panel has been updated with an M-button for preset sound profiles and a dedicated media control button. The battery doubles as a USB-C power bank for charging other devices. The Stockwell III is available now directly from Marshall and will reach big-box retailers including Costco on August 4th for $249.99.
What's missing
Neither source specifies the cost of replacement parts such as the battery, strap, or grilles, which would be relevant to assessing the practical value of the repairability features.
How coverage differed
The Verge emphasized the repairability angle and the potential role of EU regulations in driving the design change, while Engadget focused more on the audio performance features and immediate availability, with less attention to the regulatory context.
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