Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Blackview vs Marantz
What sets them apart
| Compare | Blackview ReviewVisitVisit |  Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 to 3 yearsHigher |
| Multi-room | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | DE, FR, IT, PT | US, CA, AU, CN, JP, TW, BE, FR, DE, AT, NL, GB |
| Price from | €149.95 | Not confirmed |
| Battery life | 30 hours | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IPX7 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Noise cancelling: only Blackview.
- Warranty is higher at Marantz: 2 to 3 years vs 1 year.
- Multi-room: only Marantz.
- Support channels: only Blackview offers Email, Community.
- Products: only Blackview offers New phones, Rugged phones.
- Products: only Marantz offers Speakers, Turntables, Hi fi.
- Markets: only Blackview offers IT, PT.
- Markets: only Marantz offers US, CA, AU.
Our verdict on each
Blackview
Blackview suits shoppers who want new and rugged Android phones from a store that also sells audio, gaming and computers, and who value a long returns window over the lowest ticket. Entry sits at €149.95, with an overall score of 9.1 across the categories it sells.
Marantz
Marantz suits listeners who want a wired hi-fi system or a turntable rather than portable kit. It scores 9.1 overall, and 2 to 3 years of cover sits at the strong end for this category. Choose it for the core system, not for noise cancelling.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so the case rests on range, not the lowest ticket. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.4HigherReturns run 30 days and warranty 12 months, with free delivery that has no minimum spend to clear. | 8.9Multiroom is a yes and warranty runs 2 to 3 years, ahead of brands with shorter cover. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 9.6Support runs on help centre, phone and chat and the legal entity is Harman International Industries, Incorporated. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Netherlands |
Choosing between them
Pick Blackview if noise cancelling matter most.
Pick Marantz if warranty and multi-room matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers and soundbars | 3 of 81 | 9 of 81 |
What we checked
Blackview
- store.blackview.hk: 7 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- blackview.hk: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.blackview.hk: 2 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Marantz
- marantz.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Products | New phones, Rugged phones | Speakers, Turntables, Hi fi |
| Bluetooth codecs | Aac | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Harman International Industries, Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1953 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Phone, Chat |
Computers
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Android | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | Intel | Not confirmed |
Monitors and peripherals
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Highest refresh rate (Hz) | 60 | Not confirmed |
| Panel types | Ips | Not confirmed |
| Wireless peripherals | Yes | Not confirmed |
Gaming gear
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Standalone | Not confirmed |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Computers, Phones, Audio, Gaming, Refurbished | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | €0 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blackview | Marantz | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €149.95above the median | Not confirmed | €74.50 |
| Battery life | 30 hoursbelow the median | Not confirmed | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 to 3 yearshighest quarter | 2 years |
Median across 64 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Blackview
Pros
- Returns of 30 days rank near the top of the brands tracked, at 2 of 42.
- Support covers email, phone, chat, the help centre and the community through email, phone and chat, so replies can come by whichever route suits.
- Store categories span computers, phones and audio, so phones, audio, gaming and computers sit together.
Cons
- Entry price of €149.95 sits above Oukitel at $107.99, so it is not the cheapest way in.
- Warranty of 12 months places Blackview mid-table on cover length, at 12 of 33.
- Multiroom is a no, so the audio range does not cover whole-home linking.
Marantz
Pros
- Multiroom is a yes, so speakers can play together around the house
- Warranty runs 2 to 3 years, longer than many sellers in the same rows
- Range spans speakers, turntables and hi fi, covering speakers, turntables and hi-fi in one place
Cons
- Noise cancelling is a no, so quiet commutes are out of reach
- Headphones and earbuds sit outside speakers, turntables and hi fi, unlike Skullcandy's range
- Portable speakers are absent from speakers, turntables and hi fi, where JBL leads
Who each suits
Blackview
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a rugged phone and expecting a straightforward returns window
- Buyers who want phones, audio, gaming and computers under the same roof
- Android users happy with Android as the only platform
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who may find Oukitel cheaper at $107.99
- Shoppers who want foldables or refurbished handsets, since Mozillion lists new phones, refurbished phones and foldables
- Audio buyers who need multiroom linking, since multiroom is a no here
Marantz
Who it suits
- You are setting up a fixed hi-fi system at home and want a single brand behind it
- You want a turntable from a maker with 2 to 3 years of cover
- You want multiroom playback and multiroom is a yes here
Who should look elsewhere
- You need noise cancelling on the move, because it is a no here
- You want headphones or earbuds, since they are not part of speakers, turntables and hi fi
- You want portable speakers for travel, as JBL and Edifier both list portable speakers in their ranges
Current offers
Blackview
Current offer
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Questions about each
Blackview
What does a Blackview phone cost at the entry price?+
Phones start at €149.95. That is the lowest figure across the smartphone range, and it sits above Oukitel at $107.99. Buyers shopping purely on the entry ticket will find cheaper options elsewhere, while those weighing the full range have more to pick from here.
How long do I have to return a Blackview handset?+
Returns run 30 days from the refund policy, which places Blackview at 2 of 42 brands tracked. That is among the longer windows in the group, and it gives room to change your mind after a handset arrives rather than rushing a decision on the day of delivery.
Marantz
What products does Marantz make?+
The range covers speakers, turntables and hi fi. That means the core of a home system: loudspeakers, turntables and hi-fi components. Headphones, earbuds and portable speakers are not part of the range, so buyers wanting those should look at JBL or Edifier instead.
Does Marantz make noise cancelling headphones?+
Noise cancelling is a no here. Marantz concentrates on wired and stationary playback, so it is the wrong brand for blocking out aircraft or train noise on the move. If quiet travel matters most, check brands whose product types include headphones and earbuds.