Short answer: the Marshall Emberton III on measured sound quality, the Skullcandy Terrain on price, 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 ranks #169, rated 2.1/5, at $49.93, $130.06 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 pick. 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. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Skullcandy Terrain lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Skullcandy Terrain. The catch: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
The Skullcandy Terrain is the lighter choice. A waterproof speaker with a wrist wrap for carrying and pairing with other Skullcandy speakers. At 1 lbs (458 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Marshall Emberton III at 1.5 lbs (673 g). The tradeoff: No bass, very rolled off treble.
Buy the Marshall Emberton III if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Skullcandy Terrain if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton III | Skullcandy Terrain | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $49.93 |
| Ranked | #126 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #169 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 lbs (458 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) | 6.3” x 3.1” x 3.1” (160 x 79 x 79 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 | 2 x 6W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | Yes (wrist strap) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 90dB SPL (Manufacturer specified) |
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