Marshall
Marshall Emberton III
$179.99
Released 2023
Best Portable Speakers · head-to-head
Marshall Emberton III vs Beats Pill (2024)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Beats Pill (2024) is cheaper at $150. Every spec and price links to its source.
Beats (Apple)
Beats Pill (2024)
$150Cheaper
Released 2024
Which is better: the Marshall Emberton III or Beats Pill (2024)?
The Marshall Emberton III wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Beats Pill (2024) is the cheaper at $150. Get the Marshall Emberton III for the stronger spec sheet, the Beats Pill (2024) to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Marshall Emberton III | Beats Pill (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 | $150 |
| Brand | Marshall | Beats (Apple) |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Battery hr | 32 | 24 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Drivers | 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.48 | 1.5 |
| Stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Aux (in) | No | No |
| Release | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Marshall Emberton III: marshall.com (verified 2026-06-15). Beats Pill (2024): digitaltrends.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Marshall Emberton III and Beats Pill (2024)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Battery hr: Marshall Emberton III 32 vs Beats Pill (2024) 24
- Weight (lb): Marshall Emberton III 1.48 vs Beats Pill (2024) 1.5
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Marshall Emberton III
Two whitelisted outlets (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on tested the Emberton III over several weeks. Both praise class-leading battery life (30-32 hours vs a ~20-hour category norm), the rugged Marshall-amp styling, and impressively loud, punchy sound for the small size. Both flag the same core limitation: mids get de-emphasized and the sound turns harsh with bass distortion when pushed loud, plus there is no custom EQ (only three fixed presets) and no aux input. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Exceptional battery life (30-32 hours, far beyond category norm); Rugged, distinctive Marshall-amp design and build; Impressively loud and punchy sound for its small size.
Flagged: Weak/scooped mid-range; sound harshens and bass distorts at high volume; No customizable EQ (only three fixed presets); No 3.5mm aux input.
Beats Pill (2024)
No sourced tester review yet.