Between the Flip 7 and Stockwell III, the Flip 7 comes out ahead in output power and water resistance, while the Stockwell III wins on battery and low-end response. Overall, the Flip 7 scores 54.5 and the Stockwell III scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stockwell III is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.8 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 Flip 7 if you care most about output power and water resistance. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, water resistance.
Pick the Stockwell III if you care most about battery and low-end response. Its strongest claims are battery, low-end response.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Stockwell III is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why JBL - Flip 7 wins
- ▲Output power — 16.67% more. 35 W vs 30 W.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IPX4).
Why Marshall - Stockwell III wins
- ▲Battery — 68.75% more. 27 h vs 16 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 10.00 Hz less. 50 vs 60.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 35 Wlead | 30 W |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 50 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68lead | IPX4 |
| Weight | 560 glead | 1390 g |
Battery
| Spec | JBL - Flip 7 | Marshall - Stockwell III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 16 h | 27 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |
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