Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Marshall Stockwell II ranks #11 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $229.99; the Marshall Emberton II ranks #127 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality at $151.99.
The Marshall Stockwell II is the louder, deeper-bass pick. A light, strap equipped speaker with some of the most natural sound around, even off to the side, and a long battery. Its bass reaches about 44Hz before falling 10dB, against 62Hz for the Marshall Emberton II. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 96dB at full volume, against 88dB for the Marshall Emberton II. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Marshall Emberton II lacks. The catch: Not very loud, and the added DSP reverb may annoy purists.
The Marshall Emberton II is the longer-running, lighter choice. A tough waterproof speaker with Marshall styling, a very long battery and quick charging. It is rated for 30 hours of battery against 20 for the Marshall Stockwell II. At 1.5 lbs (700 g) it weighs much less than the Marshall Stockwell II at 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Marshall Stockwell II. The tradeoff: Strange unnatural echo-like sound coloration, bass not as deep as competitors.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell II at $229.99 for a large speaker, or the Marshall Emberton II at $151.99 for a medium speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Stockwell II | Marshall Emberton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.99 | $151.99 |
| Ranked | #11 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #127 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | 62Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms | 80ms |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 88dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Marshall Stack) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 1.5 lbs (700 g) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | No | Yes (3 presets via app) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.1” x 6.3” x 2.8” (180 x 161 x 70 mm) | 6.3” x 2.7” x 3” (160 x 68 x 76 mm) |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters | 2x 2” full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W | 20W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
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