Bluetooth Speakers / Marshall
Marshall Emberton III
32+ hours, IP67 and 360-degree sound in the most distinctive body here.
Overall score 7.7/10
Pros
- + 32+ hours is exceptional for a speaker this size
- + True Stereophonic gives real 360-degree presentation
- + IP67 dust and water rating
- + The most distinctive design in the category, and built to match
Cons
- − No USB charge-out
- − No aux input
- − Auracast support still depends on firmware that may not have shipped
- − Marshall does not document a true two-unit stereo pairing mode
- − The 76W figure is amplifier rating, not driver output — do not compare it directly to JBL's numbers
Marshall Emberton III review: what the specs say
32+ hours, IP67 and 360-degree sound in the most distinctive body here. At $179.99, Marshall's 2024 model sits in the middle of the range — the bluetooth Speakers we compare run from $34.99 to $549.95. It scores 7.7/10 overall, calculated from published specifications across 8 categories rather than from a subjective impression.
Its strongest showing is Battery at 9.5/10 — rated playtime and how it holds up at real listening volume. The weakest is Loudness at 6.5/10, which is the trade-off to weigh before buying: if that is the specification you care about most, one of the alternatives below will serve you better.
Worth knowing before you buy: no USB charge-out; and no aux input. Every specification on this page comes from Marshall's own documentation or a verified retail listing — where a figure is not published, the table says so rather than estimating it.
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Full Specifications
| Battery Life | 32 hrs |
| Water & Dust Rating | IP67 — dust and water, to 1m for 30 minutes |
| Floats | Not confirmed |
| Power Output | 76W of amplification (2x 38W Class D); note the drivers themselves are rated 2x 10W, and maximum SPL is 90dB at 1m W |
| Weight | 670 g |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 LE with multipoint |
| Drivers | 2x 2-inch 10W full-range drivers plus two passive radiators, in a True Stereophonic 360-degree arrangement |
| Stereo & Multi-Speaker Pairing | Bluetooth multipoint is confirmed; Auracast was promised via firmware because the unit is LE Audio-ready, and a dedicated two-unit stereo mode is not documented by Marshall |
| Speakerphone | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes |
| Charges Your Phone | No |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 LE, USB-C |
| Material | Silicone-wrapped body with Marshall fret-cloth grille |
| Warranty | 12 months |
Compare Marshall Emberton III With
Cheaper Alternative
Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) — $159.00
Premium Alternative
JBL Charge 6 — $199.95