The Marshall Tufton Black and Brass is the big one in Marshall’s battery-powered range: a 4.9 kg bass-reflex cabinet with four Class D amplifiers, a measured maximum of 102 dB at one metre and a low end that Marshall specifies down to 40 Hz. It runs on an internal lithium-ion battery for more than 20 hours and charges from a 100-240 V mains lead, so it works on UAE household power without an adaptor. Totot stocks the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass with a 1-year Totot warranty.
Table of Contents
- Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: what the 80W figure actually describes
- Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: True Stereophonic sound
- Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: 20+ hours, 2.5 hours to charge, mains powered
- Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, and a 3.5 mm input
- Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: 4.9 kg, IPX2 and the vinyl finish
- Who This Is Not For
- Buying the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass in the UAE
- Technical Specifications
- FAQ
Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: what the 80W figure actually describes
Marshall publishes amplifier wattage per driver, never a single system power rating, so the 80W attached to the Tufton has to be read for what it is. Four Class D amplifiers sit inside the cabinet: one 40W on the woofer, two 15W on the full-range drivers and one 10W on the tweeters. Added together those four ratings come to 80W. That is a sum of per-driver amplifier ratings, not an RMS system measurement and not a peak power claim, and Marshall does not publish an RMS system figure for this speaker at all.
The figure Marshall does publish as a measurement is the maximum sound pressure level: 102 dB at one metre. That is 11 dB more than Marshall specifies for the Kilburn III at the same distance, and it is the number to compare if you are choosing between them. The stated frequency range is 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz from a bass-reflex cabinet, so the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass reaches lower than the smaller portables in the range.
Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: True Stereophonic sound
Marshall describes the Tufton as using True Stereophonic, which it calls a unique form of multi-directional sound delivering 360-degree coverage. In practice that means output is not aimed only forward: drivers and ports are arranged so listeners standing around the cabinet hear a similar mix rather than the people off-axis getting a thin version of it. That is the design argument for putting one of these in the middle of a group instead of against a wall.
Marshall does not publish a dispersion angle for the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass, an off-axis frequency response or any measurement behind the 360-degree claim, so treat True Stereophonic as a stated design approach rather than a specification you can compare with numbers from another brand.
Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: 20+ hours, 2.5 hours to charge, mains powered
Marshall rates playtime at more than 20 hours at medium volume. Push the volume and the bass knob up and the real figure drops, as it does on any battery speaker. Marshall’s user manual states a charging time of 2.5 hours to full, and the battery is described there as an integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion unit.
Charging is from a mains lead rather than USB-C, and the official electrical rating is 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz. That is the full international range, so a Marshall Tufton Black and Brass bought here runs on UAE mains without a converter, and it will also work on the supply in Europe, the UK or Asia if you travel with it. Marshall publishes no battery capacity in Wh or mAh, so there is no cell figure to quote.
Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, and a 3.5 mm input
Wireless is Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX support and a stated range of 10 metres. This is an older Bluetooth generation than Marshall now ships on the Kilburn III, and Marshall does not list Auracast, LC3 or multipoint connectivity on the Tufton, so do not buy it expecting those. The 3.5 mm wired input takes a laptop, a mixer or an older phone directly.
The top panel is the familiar Marshall layout: a combined power and volume knob, separate bass and treble knobs, a Bluetooth button and a visual battery indicator so you can read the remaining charge at a glance rather than guessing.
Marshall Tufton Black and Brass: 4.9 kg, IPX2 and the vinyl finish
The cabinet is 229 mm wide, 163 mm deep and 350 mm tall, and it weighs 4.9 kg. A guitar-inspired strap handles the carrying, which it needs to: this is luggage-weight rather than daypack-weight. The Black and Brass colourway pairs the black vinyl wrap with brass-coloured hardware; Marshall also sells the Tufton in plain Black.
Water resistance is IPX2 only. That rating covers dripping water when the unit is tilted up to 15 degrees from upright, and nothing more. It is not a splash rating, not a spray rating and certainly not a submersion rating, so a poolside or beach position needs real care with this model.
Who This Is Not For
This is not a pool or beach speaker. IPX2 is the weakest water rating in the range and covers only dripping water on an upright cabinet, so anything involving spray, waves or a sudden downpour puts the unit at risk. If you want water resistance, a speaker rated IP54 or higher is the sensible choice.
It cannot be used in a pair or a group. Marshall’s own support answer for this model states that the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups, so buying two Tuftons will not give you a stereo pair or a linked system. There is no Auracast and no multipoint either, so a laptop and a phone cannot both stay connected.
It is also not a speaker you carry casually. At 4.9 kg and 350 mm tall, the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass is a lift, not a grab. And if you want the newest Bluetooth generation, note that this model is on Bluetooth 5.0 while Marshall’s current Kilburn III is on 5.3 with Auracast. Finally, if you need a speakerphone or a voice assistant, Marshall publishes no microphone in the Tufton specification.
Buying the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass in the UAE
Totot delivers across the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from 300 AED. Returns are accepted within 14 days for a defective or non-conforming item, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
The Marshall Tufton Black and Brass comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot covering manufacturing defects. Because its official mains rating is 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz, it is correctly specified for UAE power as supplied, with the mains lead included in the box.
Technical Specifications
- Colourway: Black and Brass
- Amplification: One 40W Class D for the woofer, two 15W Class D for the full-range drivers, one 10W Class D for the tweeters – the 80W total is the sum of Marshall’s per-driver amplifier ratings, not an RMS or peak system rating
- Driver type: Dynamic
- Frequency range: 40 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Maximum sound pressure level: 102 dB at 1 m
- Cabinet: Bass-reflex, True Stereophonic multi-directional sound
- Bluetooth: 5.0 with aptX, stated range 10 m
- Multi-speaker pairing: Not supported – Marshall states the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups
- Wired input: 3.5 mm
- Playtime: More than 20 hours at medium volume, per Marshall
- Charging time: 2.5 hours to full, per Marshall’s user manual
- Battery: Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion
- Mains input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz – within range for UAE mains supply
- Water resistance: IPX2 – dripping water on a cabinet tilted up to 15 degrees; not splash, spray or submersion rated
- Dimensions: 229 mm wide x 163 mm deep x 350 mm tall
- Weight: 4.9 kg
- Controls: Power and volume knob, bass knob, treble knob, Bluetooth button, battery indicator
- In the box: Speaker, mains lead, quick start guide, legal documentation
- Not published by Marshall: Battery capacity in Wh or mAh, an RMS system power rating, any microphone or speakerphone function, any measured dispersion figure behind the 360-degree claim
- Warranty: 1 year from Totot
Every figure here is taken from Marshall’s own published specification and user manual for the Tufton. Full details are published on the official Marshall Tufton product page.
FAQ
Does the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass work on UAE mains power?
Yes. The official mains rating is 100-240 V at 50/60 Hz, which covers the UAE supply, and the mains lead is included in the box.
Is the Marshall Tufton Black and Brass waterproof?
No. It is rated IPX2, which covers dripping water on a cabinet tilted up to 15 degrees from upright. Splashes, spray and submersion are all outside that rating.
How loud does it get?
102 dB at one metre is the maximum sound pressure level Marshall publishes. For comparison, Marshall specifies 91 dB at the same distance for the Kilburn III.
Is the 80W an RMS rating?
No. 80W is the sum of the four per-driver amplifier ratings Marshall publishes: one 40W on the woofer, two 15W on the full-range drivers and one 10W on the tweeters. Marshall publishes no RMS system power figure for this speaker.
Can two of them be paired for stereo?
No. Marshall’s own support answer states that this speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups, and Auracast is not listed for the Tufton.
How long does the battery last and how long does it take to charge?
20+ hours of playtime at medium volume and 2.5 hours to a full charge, both per Marshall. The battery is an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion unit and Marshall publishes no capacity figure for it.
Browse more in our Portable Speaker range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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