# Marshall Emberton III: specs and price

**Price (US):** $179.99 at marshall.com (US MSRP $179.99 confirmed on Marshall.com US store page (standard color). Limited-edition variants $199.99.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 15 portable speakers we track it is #8 cheapest of 15; category median $179.99.
**Brand:** Marshall
**Released:** 2023
**Deskmark:** Platinum Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 88/100, #1 of 20 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $179.99 |
| Brand | Marshall |
| Released | 2023 |
| Battery hr | 32 |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Drivers | 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Weight (lb) | 1.48 |
| Stereo pairing | Yes |
| Aux (in) | No |

## Where it stands

At $180, the Marshall Emberton III is #8 cheapest of the 15 portable speakers we track, where the median is $179.99. On the spec sheet, its battery hr of 32 is the highest of the 20, its weight of 1.48 lb is below the median of the 15, and its bluetooth of 5.3 is at the median of the 17.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-11-03–2024-12-28.)

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.
Disagreement: Both agree on strengths and weaknesses. The framing differs slightly: Tom's Guide treats the 'scooped'/bass-forward signature as fun and gives it Editor's Choice, while TechRadar frames the same small-driver limitation more critically, concluding the speaker is best kept at lower volumes and not a 'party monster.'
Sources: Tom's Guide (2024-12-28, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2024-11-03, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Marshall Emberton III cost?**

The Marshall Emberton III has a US price of $179.99 (US MSRP $179.99 confirmed on Marshall.com US store page (standard color). Limited-edition variants $199.99.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Marshall Emberton III compare on price?**

At $180, the Marshall Emberton III is #8 cheapest of the 15 portable speakers we track, where the median is $179.99.

**When was the Marshall Emberton III released?**

The Marshall Emberton III was released 2023.

**What are the Marshall Emberton III's key specs?**

Marshall Emberton III (Marshall): battery hr 32, ip rating IP67, drivers 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators, bluetooth 5.3, weight lb 1.48. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.marshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iii (marshall.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Marshall Emberton III price of record was $179.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii/
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