Head to head
Marshall Kilburn III Speaker vs Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker
Marshall Kilburn III Speaker takes it. Marshall Kilburn III Speaker wins mainly on portability — 63 against 40.
Our verdict
Marshall Kilburn III Speaker takes it
Marshall Kilburn III Speaker scores 90/100 overall with excellent results across the board. The Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker saves you ₹1 — so if price is your deciding factor, buy that one instead.
Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker does not win a single category outright. Buy it only if ₹1 matters more than everything above.
Price: Marshall Kilburn III Speaker vs Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker
Today the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker sells for ₹35,990 at Tata CLiQ and the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker for ₹35,989 at Amazon India.
That makes the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker ₹1 cheaper right now.
The Marshall Kilburn III Speaker has typically cost ₹35,999 and dropped as low as ₹30,508, so today's price is about normal.
The Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker has typically cost ₹39,990 and dropped as low as ₹35,585, so today's price is 10% below its usual price.
Category by category
- Battery: the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker is ahead, 100 against 83.
- Audio: too close to call — 92 against 92.
- Portability: the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker is ahead, 63 against 40.
- Value: the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker is ahead, 93 against 76.
Scores and prices side by side
| Marshall Kilburn III Speaker | Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | ₹35,990 | ₹35,989better |
| Effective price | ₹35,990 | ₹35,989better |
| Deal score | 23/100 | 99/100better |
| Overall score | 90/100better | 78/100 |
| Battery | 100/100better | 83/100 |
| Audio | 92/100 | 92/100 |
| Portability | 63/100better | 40/100 |
| Value | 93/100better | 76/100 |
| Released | — | — |
| Our verdict | Good price | Fair price |
Specifications
| Type | Bluetooth speaker | Party speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 36 W | 280 W |
| Driver type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency | 45 Hz | 2.4 GHz |
| Playback | Up to 50 hours | Up to 25 hours |
| Rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Model | 1007443 | SRS-XV800/BCLA9 |
| Features | — | 360-Degree Sound |
Buy the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker if…
It delivers strong sound through a 36 W dynamic driver setup. You get up to 50 hours of battery life on a single charge, which means fewer trips to the wall socket during long listening sessions. IP54 water resistance adds protection against dust and splashes.
- Music lovers who want long playback times without constantly plugging in the charger.
- People looking for a powerful speaker with a 36 W output for home use.
- Listeners who need basic dust and water protection for outdoor patio use.
Good
- Up to 50 hours of battery life keeps music playing for days without frequent recharging.
- The 36 W output power delivers loud, room-filling sound for parties or gatherings.
- IP54 water resistance protects the speaker against accidental splashes and dust.
Not so good
- Connectivity is limited to Bluetooth, leaving out wired auxiliary options.
- Portability might be hindered if you prefer lightweight speakers for daily travel.
Buy the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker if…
The Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker is a solid choice for parties, delivering impressive sound quality and decent battery life. However, its price may be on the higher side compared to other speakers in the market.
- Party enthusiasts looking for quality sound
- Users needing a long-lasting battery
- Those who prefer Bluetooth connectivity
Good
- Excellent audio quality with 360-degree sound
- Long battery life of up to 25 hours
- Bluetooth connectivity for easy pairing
Not so good
- Higher price compared to similar speakers
- Heavy and less portable
- Limited water resistance (IPX4)
Choosing between more than two? Put up to five products side by side.
Straight answers
Questions people ask
8 answered here. Tap one to open it — every answer is written out in full, not summarised.
01Which is better, the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker or the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker?
The Marshall Kilburn III Speaker scores higher overall (90/100 against 78/100). Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker does not win a single category outright. Buy it only if ₹1 matters more than everything above.
02Which is cheaper, the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker or the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker?
Today the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker sells for ₹35,990 at Tata CLiQ and the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker for ₹35,989 at Amazon India. That makes the Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker ₹1 cheaper right now. Prices are read from the stores’ own pages and change often — check the store before you buy.
03How were the Marshall Kilburn III Speaker and Sony SRS-XV800 X-Series Speaker compared?
On each product’s specification sheet and its live prices across Indian stores. The category scores are worked out from the specifications rather than from hands-on testing, and every product page says which.
04How many products can I compare at once?
Two to five. Five is the ceiling because a table any wider stops being readable on a phone, and a comparison of one product is just that product’s page.
05What is the effective price?
The price after the card and bank offers that apply at that store. The listing price is what you are quoted; the effective price is closer to what actually leaves your account, which is why the two are shown separately rather than one replacing the other.
06What does the deal score mean?
It compares today’s price against the prices recorded here for that same product, not against other products. With fewer than fourteen days of recorded prices there is no score at all — a first-day price has nothing to be cheap against, and saying nothing is better than calling it a bargain.
07Why does the cheaper product sometimes lose?
Because the comparison counts what three years of owning each one costs, not only what it costs to buy. A cheaper machine with a shorter warranty, a dearer battery replacement or a worse resale value can finish behind one that costs more today.
08Does the verdict pick one winner?
It names a winner and then says who should buy the other one instead. Most comparisons on this site are between products that suit different people rather than between a good one and a bad one, and a verdict that hides that is not much use.