Marshall
Emberton II
A solid mid-range pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 30 hours up front.
60/100
30 hours20 WIP675.1
£144best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Multi-speaker party mode
- 360-degree audio
- Above-average battery life
- Below-average drivers
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Emberton II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Drivers2
Max output20 W
Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes
360-degree audioYes
Battery
Battery life30 hours
Charge time0.33 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP67
DustproofYes
Weight673 g
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.1
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowEmberton II vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore
Emberton IIBeosound Explore
| MarshallEmberton IIThis page | Bang & OlufsenBeosound Explore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 27 hours |
| Max power | 20 W | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | — |
| Weight | 673 g | 650 gBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Emberton II right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Emberton II worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Emberton II?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Xtreme 5?
The JBL Xtreme 5 scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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