Marshall
Marshall Emberton II
A solid mid-range bluetooth speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 30 hours.
66/100
30 hoursIP67Portable
£111best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- Multi-speaker party mode
- 360-degree audio
- Above-average battery life
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Marshall Emberton II wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Stereo pairingYes
Multi-speaker party modeYes
360-degree audioYes
Battery
Battery life30 hours
Charge time0.33 hours
Design
IP ratingIP67
DustproofYes
Form factorPortable
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMarshall Emberton II vs Soundcore Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus
Marshall Emberton IISoundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus
| MarshallMarshall Emberton IIThis page | SoundcoreSoundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Battery hours | 30 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| Max power | — | 80 W |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Weight | — | 2400 g |
Who it's for
Is the Marshall 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 Marshall Emberton II worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Marshall Emberton II?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose SoundLink Max?
The Bose SoundLink Max scores 68/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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