Marshall
Marshall Emberton III
A solid mid-range pick in the bluetooth speakers line-up, with 32 hours up front.
68/100
32 hours38 WIP675.3
£134best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Auracast / multi-stream
- Spatial audio
- USB-C charging
- Above-average battery life
- No stereo pairing
- Below-average drivers
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Marshall Emberton III wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Drivers2
Max output38 W
Auracast / multi-streamYes
Spatial audioYes
Battery
Battery life32 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP67
Floats in waterYes
DustproofYes
Weight680 g
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
MultipointYes
Built-in micYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowMarshall Emberton III vs Bose Bose SoundLink Max
Marshall Emberton IIIBose SoundLink Max
| MarshallMarshall Emberton IIIThis page | BoseBose SoundLink Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 68 /100 |
| Battery hours | 32 hoursBetter | 20 hours |
| Max power | 38 W | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 680 gBetter | 2130 g |
Who it's for
Is the Marshall Emberton III 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 stereo pairing, 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 III worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 68/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Marshall Emberton III?
Its auracast / multi-stream stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Soundcore Anker Boom 2?
The Soundcore Anker Boom 2 scores 69/100 versus this one at 68/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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