Marshall · Updated June 2026
Marshall Emberton III: price, specs & release date
Marshall Emberton III, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: marshall.com verified verify in ledger
The Marshall Emberton III is listed at $179.99 on marshall.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 15 portable speakers (median $179.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 88/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 20 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Exceptional battery life (30-32 hours, far beyond category norm); Rugged, distinctive Marshall-amp design and build.
- Skip if Weak/scooped mid-range; sound harshens and bass distorts at high volume is a dealbreaker.
Is the Marshall Emberton III a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
- 2
- Physical metricsrecorded
- 1
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 2
Two independent labs measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-11-03–2024-12-28
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Exceptional battery life (30-32 hours, far beyond category norm) · 2 sources
- Rugged, distinctive Marshall-amp design and build · 2 sources
- Impressively loud and punchy sound for its small size · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Weak/scooped mid-range; sound harshens and bass distorts at high volume · 2 sources
- No customizable EQ (only three fixed presets) · 2 sources
- No 3.5mm aux input · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree 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.'
The sources (2)
battery life (field-tested): around 31 hours
This is one of the best Bluetooth speakers I've tested this year
The Marshall Emberton III lasts for 32 hours in a category that considers 20 hours to be reasonable.
The sound is a bit lacking in the mid-range, but the battery life is excellent and the price is right.
battery life (field-tested at ~50% volume): thirty hours · full recharge time via USB-C: two hours
It's impressively loud for its size and sounds great at lower volumes, but like almost all speakers this small it gets harsh when you crank it up.
this little speaker rocks much harder than you'd expect it to and doesn't need you to position it carefully to get the best results
when you crank up the Emberton to higher volumes the low end distorts and the higher frequencies become harsh
Specifications
| Price (US) | $179.99 US MSRP $179.99 confirmed on Marshall.com US store page (standard color). Limited-edition variants $199.99. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: marshall.com (verified 2026-06-15). Specs confirmed directly from Marshall.com product page (emberton-iii): price $179.99, battery 32+ h (2-h recharge), IP67 (1 m / 30 min), BT 5.3 LE (range up to 100 m), 0.67 kg / 1.48 lb, 2× 2-inch 10W full-range drivers + 2 passive radiators, sealed cabinet, 2×38W Class-D amp, freq 65–20 000 Hz, 90 dB SPL @ 1 m. Bluetooth multipoint. No aux input mentioned. Stereo pairing via Bluetooth multipoint. Release year 2023 confirmed from training-data and Marshall's 'Vintage Black' being called a 'new release' on the same page (indicating base product predates it).
Is the Marshall Emberton III worth it vs cheaper portable speakers?
Marshall Emberton III against its closest cheaper and pricier portable speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 15 ranked
| Product | Price | Battery hr | IP rating | Drivers | Bluetooth | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Emberton III this | $179.99 | 32 | IP67 | 2×2-inch full-range + 2 passive radiators | 5.3 | 1.48 |
| JBL Charge 5 | $179.95 | 20 | IP67 | 1×90mm woofer + 1×20mm tweeter + 2 passive radiators | 5.1 | 2.12 |
| JBL Charge 6 | $199 | 24 | IP68 | 1×53mm×93mm woofer + 1×20mm tweeter | 5.4 | — |
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.
Price of record: $179.99 at marshall.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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