Short answer: the Marshall Emberton III if sound quality matters most, the Skullcandy Terrain XT if price matters most, though neither ranks well in its class. The Marshall Emberton III ranks #126 of 179 medium speakers, rated 2.7/5, at $179.99. The Skullcandy Terrain XT ranks #170, rated 2.1/5, at $59.99, $120 cheaper. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 179 medium speakers; for better sound, the EarFun Uboom L ranks #2 at $49.79.
The Marshall Emberton III is the better-sounding, longer-running option. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling and a very long battery, plus quick charging. It is rated for 32 hours of battery against 14 for the Skullcandy Terrain XT. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain XT lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Skullcandy Terrain XT. The catch: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
What the Skullcandy Terrain XT does well: A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. Watch for: Shares the Terrain line’s tuning: no bass, very rolled off treble, and distortion in the treble.
Buy the Marshall Emberton III if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Skullcandy Terrain XT if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton III | Skullcandy Terrain XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $59.99 |
| Ranked | #126 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #170 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 32 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (SKDY Multi-Link, up to 99 speakers) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (673 g) | 1.6 lbs (720 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 3.1” x 3.1” x 6.3” (79 x 79 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” full-range cone drivers + 2x 2” passive radiators | 2x 48mm drivers + passive radiators |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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