Marshall
Marshall Emberton III
$179.99
Released 2023
Best Portable Speakers · head-to-head
Marshall Emberton III vs Sony ULT Field 1
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Marshall Emberton III is cheaper at $179.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony ULT Field 1
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Released 2024
Which is better: the Marshall Emberton III or Sony ULT Field 1?
The Sony ULT Field 1 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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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 | Sony ULT Field 1 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $179.99 | — |
| Brand | Marshall | Sony |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Battery hr | 32 | 12 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Drivers | 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators | 1×83mm×42mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter + passive radiator |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 1.48 | 1.43 |
| Stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Aux (in) | No | — |
| Release | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Marshall Emberton III: marshall.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony ULT Field 1: helpguide.sony.net (verified 2026-07-10).
What's the difference between the Marshall Emberton III and Sony ULT Field 1?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Battery hr: Marshall Emberton III 32 vs Sony ULT Field 1 12
- Drivers: Marshall Emberton III 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators vs Sony ULT Field 1 1×83mm×42mm woofer + 1×16mm tweeter + passive radiator
- Weight (lb): Marshall Emberton III 1.48 vs Sony ULT Field 1 1.43
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.
Sony ULT Field 1
No sourced tester review yet.