Marshall UxbridgeFrom real comments

Name: Marshall Uxbridge
Rating: 2.6 (14 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 14 mentions across 10 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment38%

PROS 38%

CONS 62%

Rank based on 14 mentions across 10 aspects

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Buy this if...

You want Marshall's amp-inspired styling in a compact smart speaker
You value Marshall's sound tuning and can find it on a good sale price
You want a choice between Google Assistant and Alexa versions

What users love

Well-rounded sound tuning0 mentions

Strongly positive

Alexa works without Bluetooth0 mentions

Widely praised

Good value on sale0 mentions

Widely praised

Retro Marshall styling0 mentions

Generally positive

Skip this if...

You want an easy, well-documented setup process without connectivity headaches
You expect the classic vinyl-wrapped Marshall finish rather than plastic
You need long-term durability and trouble-free Bluetooth performance

What users complain about

Bluetooth connectivity issues0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Difficult initial setup0 mentions

Strongly criticized

Durability concerns0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Plastic build instead of vinyl finish0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Directional sound from solid panels0 mentions

Generally negative

Heavy for its size relative to price0 mentions

Generally negative

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1Mid

Sonos One

Excellent sound quality

Sonos One

Excellent sound quality

2Budget

Amazon Echo (1st Gen)

Decent sound with tweakingDurable long-term reliabilityLoved twist volume controlDevice shows wear over timeLimited third-party speaker controlSetup difficulties

Amazon Echo (1st Gen)

Decent sound with tweaking

Durable long-term reliability

Loved twist volume control

Device shows wear over time

Limited third-party speaker control

Setup difficulties

3Premium

Sonos Era 300

Excellent Atmos surround performanceSeamless Sonos ecosystem and ease of useStrong stereo pair sound qualityDisabled front driver in surround modeHigh priceInconsistent or disjointed sound for some listeners

Sonos Era 300

Excellent Atmos surround performance

Seamless Sonos ecosystem and ease of use

Strong stereo pair sound quality

Disabled front driver in surround mode

High price

Inconsistent or disjointed sound for some listeners

Denon Home 250

Impressive sound for its sizeProximity-sensing touch controlsStrong wireless stereo pairing experienceAudio-video lag when watching video

Denon Home 250

Impressive sound for its size

Proximity-sensing touch controls

Strong wireless stereo pairing experience

Audio-video lag when watching video

5Premium

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9

Iconic, eye-catching designLong-term listening satisfactionExpandable multi-room setupUncertain fit for small roomsGoogle Assistant privacy concernsLimited flexibility on early models

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9

Iconic, eye-catching design

Long-term listening satisfaction

Expandable multi-room setup

Uncertain fit for small rooms

Google Assistant privacy concerns

Limited flexibility on early models

6Mid

Amazon Echo (2nd Gen)

Rich, Room-Filling SoundSharper Far-Field MicrophonesUseful Smart Home & Calling IntegrationConnectivity Dropouts & Setup FailuresNo Bluetooth Multi-Room SyncEarly Units Had a Sound-Quality Bug

Amazon Echo (2nd Gen)

Rich, Room-Filling Sound

Sharper Far-Field Microphones

Useful Smart Home & Calling Integration

Connectivity Dropouts & Setup Failures

No Bluetooth Multi-Room Sync

Early Units Had a Sound-Quality Bug

Best value

7Premium

Apple HomePod

Great home theater/TV speaker setupExcellent sound qualityStrong value when discountedHigh retail priceWeak Siri assistantHardware reliability issues

Apple HomePod

Great home theater/TV speaker setup

Excellent sound quality

Strong value when discounted

High retail price

Weak Siri assistant

Hardware reliability issues

8Mid

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Improved Sound QualitySmart Home IntegrationTemperature Sensor FeatureLack of 3.5mm Audio JackSetup Connectivity IssuesInconsistent Voice Recognition

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Improved Sound Quality

Smart Home Integration

Temperature Sensor Feature

Lack of 3.5mm Audio Jack

Setup Connectivity Issues

Inconsistent Voice Recognition

9Mid

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Improved sound qualityNew spherical designGood value/pricing on dealsZigbee/smart device connectivity problemsDesign/accessory complaintsQuestionable upgrade value

Amazon Echo (4th Gen)

Improved sound quality

New spherical design

Good value/pricing on deals

Zigbee/smart device connectivity problems

Design/accessory complaints

Questionable upgrade value

10Mid

Sonos Play:3

Strong sound qualityReliable multi-room integrationGreat resale value and bargainsDifficult setup and factory resetMono confusion in single-unit modeSupport and reliability concerns

Sonos Play:3

Strong sound quality

Reliable multi-room integration

Great resale value and bargains

Difficult setup and factory reset

Mono confusion in single-unit mode

Support and reliability concerns

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31Mid

Marshall Uxbridge

Well-rounded sound tuningAlexa works without BluetoothGood value on saleBluetooth connectivity issuesDifficult initial setupDirectional sound from solid panels

Marshall Uxbridge

Well-rounded sound tuning

Alexa works without Bluetooth

Good value on sale

Bluetooth connectivity issues

Difficult initial setup

Directional sound from solid panels

Sound quality
1. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)arrow_upward12
2. Apple HomePodarrow_upward9
3. Amazon Echo (2nd Gen)arrow_upward7
Setup difficulty
1. Marshall Uxbridgearrow_downward2
2. Sonos Play:3arrow_downward9
Setup issues
1. Amazon Echo (1st Gen)arrow_downward1
2. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)arrow_downward7
Temperature sensor
1. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)arrow_upward6
2. Amazon Echo (4th Gen)arrow_upward2
Smart home hub
1. Apple HomePodarrow_upward4
2. Amazon Echo (2nd Gen)arrow_upward3
Durability
1. Sonos Play:3arrow_upward2
2. Amazon Echo (4th Gen)arrow_upward1
3. Marshall Uxbridgearrow_downward1

Overall Impression

Sound quality earns genuine praise despite the speaker's small footprint. Reviewers note a well-rounded tone even given the compact size, and one commenter singles out Marshall's DSP tuning as exquisite for a portable wireless speaker, especially on Apple devices. This positions the Uxbridge as punching above its size acoustically, though no comment claims it competes with larger, more expensive speakers.

Setup and app pairing frustrate multiple users. Several commenters struggled to connect the speaker to a phone or to get Google Assistant working even after factory resets, with one saying an hour of searching video tutorials left the process unexplained. Another lost Bluetooth control after a Windows update and had trouble locating the tiny pairing button, showing onboarding is not intuitive for everyone.

Build quality and longevity concerns temper the styling appeal. One user was disappointed the Uxbridge uses a plastic box instead of Marshall's traditional vinyl-wrapped wooden finish, while another felt the solid side panels made it feel overly directional in sound. A separate report of the unit breaking within two years and developing buggy Bluetooth raises questions about long-term reliability.

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graphic_eqWell-rounded sound tuning

2 mentions

Strongly positive

Multiple commenters praise the speaker's tone, calling it well-rounded for its size and highlighting Marshall's DSP as excellent for a portable wireless speaker. This suggests strong audio character relative to its compact form.

@leefoster8781

It is always funny to hear Americans speak... It's the way they make up words :-) This is not the U-X-Bridge, it is indeed Uxbridge - pronounced as written - Ux-Bridge. 76 Uxbridge Road in London, is the place where Jim Marshall opened his first music shop (or store in American :-) ) and yes, it is a very nice speaker (arrived today), modest obviously due to its size, but a well rounded tone. It is good to see Marshal Headphones putting Google Chromecast back on their devices - I have the Stanmore II plus a number of Sony speakers and Google Audiocasts, all of which are playing happily together, but I would like the Woburn with Chromecast. Have a nice day y'all!

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January 25, 2024

@DrummingMan1

Apple integration wins again! Starting to notice a pattern there my man! In my opinion, Marshall has some of the best tunings in the business for portable wireless solutions! Their DSP borders on exquisite given the limitations of portable speaker streaming!

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June 21, 2020

wifiAlexa works without Bluetooth

1 mentions

Widely praised

One owner notes the Alexa built-in version plays directly over WiFi without needing a Bluetooth connection, simplifying everyday use once set up.

@DINO82469

Bought it last year with amazon alexa in built doesnt even need to connect with bluetooth on wifi alexa plays it all

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June 15, 2025

attach_moneyGood value on sale

1 mentions

Widely praised

A buyer who got the speaker for £99 called it a bargain compared to alternatives like the Willen II or Embleton, suggesting good value when discounted.

@stuboy13

Great review. I know it has its flaws, but would you consider this a very good option for sub £100 speakers? \n\nI managed to get this on sale for £99 so was cheaper than the Willen II or Embleton options from the store. Seemed a bargain.\n\nI got the Google one.

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December 26, 2023

styleRetro Marshall styling

1 mentions

Generally positive

The speaker's design pays homage to Marshall's classic amplifier look, which one commenter appreciated even while questioning the directional form factor.

@DesiDadReviews

Not sure how I feel about that form factor. I like the homage to the amplifier but it seems like a very directed speaker since the surrounding panels are solid.

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July 12, 2020

bluetooth_disabledBluetooth connectivity issues

3 mentions

Frequently criticized

Reports include losing Bluetooth control after a Windows update, a noticeable audio delay over Bluetooth on the Google Assistant version, and a unit becoming buggy with Bluetooth over time.

@porcobianco

Thanks. I installed the latest annual Windows 11 update and in the process lost control of my speaker. I knew that I had to remove the device and then add it back, but the speaker buttons are so small that I could not discern which one was the BT connect button. All is well again.😀👍

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January 31, 2025

@karynsnake7352

Had one, it doesn’t last long. The speaker broke within two years. Gets buggy with its bluetooth.

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March 14, 2024

@harrisongan7886

The SG Google Assistant version has quite a bad audio delay when using Bluetooth connectivity. Not sure if the Alexa version encounters the same issue.

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August 31, 2020

errorDifficult initial setup

2 mentions

Strongly criticized

Users report significant frustration connecting the speaker to a phone or completing WiFi/Google Assistant setup, with one spending an hour searching for instructions and another failing even after a factory reset.

@OrthodontiaSalonica

How can you possibly SAY SO MUCH USELESS information AND FAIL TO MENTION THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE????? How on earth do you connect this idiotic thing to an i phone, once you unpack it??? I mean, since you got into the trouble to make this video, how does it NOT cross your mind that in order to enjoy all these features you talk about… FIRST YOU HAVE TO CONNECT IT!!!\nI am going through you Tube videos for a whole HOUR and NOBODY EXPLAINS IN DETAIL how to get this device started!!!!\nJesus!

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July 29, 2023

@bearbearbear2007

Hi, I just bought the Uxbridge from Amazon USA but don’t seems to be able to get Google assistant work. I have tried factory reset and tried to find the device in google home but none seems work. Appreciate if you can advise. TIA!

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May 2, 2022

warningDurability concerns

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One owner said their unit broke within two years of use, raising doubts about long-term reliability.

@karynsnake7352

Had one, it doesn’t last long. The speaker broke within two years. Gets buggy with its bluetooth.

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March 14, 2024

thumb_downPlastic build instead of vinyl finish

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

A commenter expressed strong disappointment that this Marshall model uses a plastic box rather than the brand's traditional vinyl-wrapped wooden finish.

@anton_andonov

C’mooon! Another Marshal model with plastic box instead vinyl finsih of wooden box... Very, very disapointed!

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May 24, 2020

speakerDirectional sound from solid panels

1 mentions

Generally negative

One user questioned the form factor, noting the surrounding panels are solid, making the speaker feel very directional rather than omnidirectional.

@DesiDadReviews

Not sure how I feel about that form factor. I like the homage to the amplifier but it seems like a very directed speaker since the surrounding panels are solid.

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July 12, 2020

fitness_centerHeavy for its size relative to price

1 mentions

Generally negative

A commenter felt the speaker's weight was substantial for the price point, calling 169 pounds for a speaker 'very heavy'.

@homie-gtv322

169 pounds for a speaker is very heavy. I'm not that strong anymore.

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April 13, 2022

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Temperature sensor

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