Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 30 W |
| Battery | 24 h | 27 h |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IPX4 |
Between the Pill (2024) and Stockwell III, the Pill (2024) comes out ahead in water resistance, while the Stockwell III wins on output power / battery. Overall, the Pill (2024) scores 69.5 and the Stockwell III scores 61.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pill (2024) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Pill (2024) if you care most about water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are water resistance. The single most decisive one: Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX4).
Pick the Stockwell III if you care most about output power / battery. Its strongest claims are output power, battery, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 50.00% more. 30 W vs 20 W.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pill (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - Pill (2024) or Marshall - Stockwell III?
Apple - Pill (2024) leads the current Mars Score by 8.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Pill (2024) if…
Apple - Pill (2024) has the measurable edge on ip rating.
Choose Marshall - Stockwell III if…
Marshall - Stockwell III has the measurable edge on output w, battery h, frequency low hz.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX4).
Why Marshall - Stockwell III wins
- ▲Output power — 50.00% more. 30 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Battery — 12.50% more. 27 h vs 24 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 10.00 Hz less. 50 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 30 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 50 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67lead | IPX4 |
| Weight | 680 glead | 1390 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Pill (2024) | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 27 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |