13

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Bluetooth Speaker

True Score Methodology v1.0

Marshall Emberton Review

Name: Marshall Emberton
Brand: Marshall

June 6, 2023

Feb 2, 2024 4:24 PM

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Updated 2/2/2024 4:24 PM

True Score

79

Mixed Reviews

13

Experts

0

Consumers

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Marshall Emberton is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising incredible battery life in a portable package for use on the go. This speaker has a 360-degree design that creates a good soundstage. You can find similar products on our list of the best speakers today. It runs on Bluetooth 5.0, featuring a 188.6-foot range and multi-device Bluetooth pairing. Examine details about the Marshall Emberton below and see how it compares to the top Bluetooth speakers on the market.

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our Verdict

Top critics adore the Marshall Emberton, and they recommend it for music, podcasts, and the outdoors. Testers at PCMag hailed this device’s portable 1.5-lb construction, carrying strap, and submersible IPX7-rated waterproof construction. Analysts at Sound Guys adore its 360-degree design that delivered a very good 2.03 dB directivity index and wide, open soundstage during testing. With an 84.7 dB peak SGL, this device is fairly loud, although the 5.98 dB DRC shows that the sound quality deteriorates significantly at the highest volume. This system has a decent 9.3-hour battery life but lacks voice assistant functions. It has a so-so 110 ms iOS Bluetooth latency but has a good 33 ms Android Bluetooth latency. Testing revealed a decent 68.3Hz to 13.9 kHz frequency response range and a good 2.59 dB standard error and a balanced sound. However, the device doesn’t have speakerphone functions and has low bass that might displease hip-hop music enthusiasts and movie buffers. Check out the Marshall Willen review if you need heavier bass.

Reason to Buy

Excellent soundstage performance
Decent 9.5-hour battery life
IPX7-rated waterproof design
Remarkably lightweight, portable construction with a carrying strap
Well-balanced soundscape

Reason to Avoid

Lacks speakerphone
Doesn’t support voice assistants
Doesn’t get very loud
High sound compression at the maximum volume
So-so bass

Marshall Emberton Specs

	Drivers	0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm
	Panel Type	OLED
	Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD), 720 × 480

Test Results

Battery Life

20 hrs

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Product Comparison

	Marshall Emberton Review	Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gaming Mouse	AB Doer 360 Review
True Score	79	NR	NR
Ranking	# 13 / 152	# / 150	# / 35
Market Context	The Marshall Emberton is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising incredible battery life in a portable package for use on the go…. The Marshall Emberton is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2020, promising incredible battery life in a portable package for use on the go. This speaker has a 360-degree design that creates a good soundstage. You can find similar products on our list of the best speakers today. It runs on Bluetooth 5.0, featuring a 188.6-foot range and multi-device Bluetooth pairing. Examine details about the Marshall Emberton below and see how it compares to the top Bluetooth speakers on the market.	Test for pending and no review	Test
Drivers	0.23 in (5.8 mm) + 9.2 mm	–	–
Panel Type	OLED	–	–
Resolution	1920 × 1080 (Full HD), 720 × 480	–	–
Dig Deeper		Read Review →: Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Wireless Gaming Mouse	AB Doer 360 Review → Read Review →: AB Doer 360 Review

Score Card

E

Expert Score

77

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

85

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

79

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

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80
The Marshall Speaker really has nothing wrong with it but it also isn’t going to… read more
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80
Years ago when I was younger I would spend every waking hour playing my guitar… read more
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Higher Category Trust Scores have greater weight on the overall Expert Score & final True Score
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74
The Marshall Emberton is fair for music. This stereo speaker has an amazing soundstage, so… read more
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Higher Category Trust Scores have greater weight on the overall Expert Score & final True Score
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60
While $150 is on the pricier end of the spectrum for a highly compact Bluetooth… read more
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Higher Category Trust Scores have greater weight on the overall Expert Score & final True Score
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75
If you want a tiny speaker with a seriously big sound, the Marshall Emberton will… read more
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Higher Category Trust Scores have greater weight on the overall Expert Score & final True Score
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90
Bottom line: This small but powerful Bluetooth speaker sounds great. read more
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