Short answer: the Marshall Emberton III, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #125 of 177 medium speakers by sound quality (rated 2.7/5) at $179.99 and is still sold new; the Xdobo X8 ranks #158 (rated 2.3/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 177 medium speakers, so if sound quality matters, consider the EarFun Uboom L instead, ranked #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 15 for the Xdobo X8. At 1.5 lbs (673 g) it weighs noticeably less than the Xdobo X8 at 1.9 lbs (860 g). It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Xdobo X8. Watch for: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
Why pick the Xdobo X8: A cheap splash resistant speaker that plays loud for background music outdoors, with aux and microSD playback. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Marshall Emberton III lacks. The tradeoff: The single full-range driver is the limitation.
Buy the Marshall Emberton III. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Xdobo X8 is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling and a very long battery, plus quick charging.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Emberton III | Xdobo X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $35 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #125 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #158 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 62Hz | ~65Hz |
| Battery Life | 32 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | - |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (673 g) | 1.9 lbs (860 g) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) | 8.7” x 3.7” x 2.8” (220 x 95 x 72 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2” full-range cone drivers + 2x 2” passive radiators | 66mm full-range driver |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (3 presets via app) | Yes (multiple modes) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 60W |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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