One thing that is important to me in replacing my Google speaker is the wifi connectivity and ability to access skills in Alexa which I use to control various devices in my house such as the Nest thermostats, 23 or so WIZ wifi lights, Jandy iAquaLink for the pool lights, pump, and pool/ spa heater and bubble blower. This little speaker works perfectly with all those skills and is so robust and quick that it impressed me as more responsive than the Google wifi speaker. So don’t worry, if you are looking for something that has great, deep, sound, works seamlessly with Alexa home integration, then this is a great choice!
Another reason I bought this one is it seems to be the only Alexa enabled Marshall device offered. My Marshall Stanmore II I purchased in 2022 has wifi and Alexa connectivity but the newer models do not have this capability as far as the larger speakers being offered by Marshall.