Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Low-end response | 47 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Water resistance | IPX2 | IP67 |
| Output power | 80 W |
Between the Tufton and BOOM 4, the Tufton comes out ahead in low-end response / output power, while the BOOM 4 wins on water resistance. Overall, the Tufton scores 65.1 and the BOOM 4 scores 66.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.1 vs 66.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Tufton if you care most about low-end response / output power. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response, output power. The single most decisive one: Low-end response — 43.00 Hz less. 47 vs 90.
Pick the BOOM 4 if you care most about water resistance. Its strongest claims are water resistance. The single most decisive one: Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX2).
Both ship with comparable battery, stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Marshall - Tufton or Logitech - BOOM 4?
Logitech - BOOM 4 leads the current Mars Score by 1.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Marshall - Tufton if…
Marshall - Tufton has the measurable edge on frequency low hz, output w.
Choose Logitech - BOOM 4 if…
Logitech - BOOM 4 has the measurable edge on ip rating.
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 Marshall - Tufton wins
- ▲Low-end response — 43.00 Hz less. 47 vs 90.
- ▲Output power: 80 W vs W.
Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX2).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 80 Wlead | |
| Low-end response | 47 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX2 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 4900 g | 646 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Marshall - Tufton | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |