These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Marshall Middleton II ranks #31 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $279.99; the Marshall Emberton II ranks #127 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $151.99.
The Marshall Middleton II is the deeper-bass option. A waterproof stereo speaker with very deep bass for its size, a long battery, a power bank and an app EQ. Its bass reaches about 38Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Marshall Emberton II. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Marshall Emberton II lacks. Watch for: Bass boosted which drowns out the midrange.
The Marshall Emberton II is the lighter choice. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Middleton II at 4 lbs (1.8 kg). The tradeoff: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Marshall Middleton II ($279.99) for a large speaker; the Marshall Emberton II ($151.99) suits a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Middleton II | Marshall Emberton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.99 | $151.99 |
| Ranked | #31 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #127 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes (5 band) | Yes (3 presets via app) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Marshall Stack) | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 4.3” (230 x 98 x 110 mm) | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 75mm woofers, 2x 0.625” tweeters + 2x passive radiators | 2x 2” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (detachable strap) | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 80ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
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