Short answer: the Huawei Sound Joy 2, if you are buying new. The Huawei Sound Joy ranks higher than the Marshall Emberton III (#40 vs #125 of 177 medium speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the Huawei Sound Joy 2, is rated 3.5/5 at $154.73 and is still sold new.
What the Marshall Emberton III does well: A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling and a very long battery, plus quick charging. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Huawei Sound Joy. The tradeoff: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
The Huawei Sound Joy is the better-sounding option. A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Marshall Emberton III lacks. The tradeoff: Boosted treble, not quite as deep of bass as a JBL Charge 5.
Buy the Huawei Sound Joy 2, the replacement for the discontinued Huawei Sound Joy; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Marshall Emberton III.
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A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling and a very long battery, plus quick charging.
A waterproof speaker with a separate tweeter, long battery life and good loudness, with a Devialet mode for its best sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton III | Huawei Sound Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $180 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #125 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #40 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | 56Hz |
| Battery Life | 32 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (673 g) | 1.5 lbs (680 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 8” x 2.9” (202 x 73 mm) (height x width) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” full-range cone drivers + 2x 2” passive radiators | 1x 50x75mm racetrack woofer (20W) + 1x 19mm silk dome tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | Yes (with G-sensor orientation switching) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 microphones) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/2A, 9V/2A, 10V/4A) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 30W total (20W + 10W) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Maximum SPL | - | 100dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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