Short answer: the Marshall Emberton II, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #127 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 2.7/5, at $151.99. The Skullcandy Terrain XL ranks #168, rated 2.1/5, at $79.99, $72 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 179 medium speakers, and the EarFun Uboom L, ranked #2 at $49.79, is a better place to start if sound quality matters.
The Marshall Emberton II is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 18 for the Skullcandy Terrain XL. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XL lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Skullcandy Terrain XL. The catch: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
The case for the Skullcandy Terrain XL: A very loud, long running Terrain speaker, waterproof with a wrist wrap and a built in microphone. The catch: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Marshall Emberton II. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $72 with the Skullcandy Terrain XL does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton II | Skullcandy Terrain XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $151.99 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #127 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #168 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 80ms | - |
| Maximum SPL | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 95dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (700 g) | 1.4 lbs (635 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 7.5” x 3.5” x 3.5” (190.5 x 88.9 x 88.9 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 2 x 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
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