Marshall Emberton review

The target market for a speaker like this want a combination of portability, acoustic power and long battery life. The Emberton ticks those boxes with confidence.

Stylish & portable; Great sound; Durable; Long battery life;

No aux input; Can't stereo pair two speakers;

Marshall Emberton review: Little rockstar

As a Bluetooth speaker this little banger delivers sound well beyond its small frame. But the real appeal is the classic Marshall styling - not only does it sound good, it's got distinction to stand out among the crowd of boring suit-n-ties speakers.

Classic design in a small package; Great audio quality - bolder than size would suggest; Easy-to-use controls and indicators; 20-hour battery life; Water-resistant too;

Some random disconnects; No 3.5mm input; No mic for smart assistants;

Marshall Emberton Review

Depending on your priorities, the Marshall Emberton is either the ideal portable Bluetooth speaker or a little overpriced. We’ll explain: For $149, the Emberton is a little smaller and less powerful than the competition. But its compact size can actually be seen as an advantage over these larger, more cumbersome models. When you max out the volume, the bass may thin out a bit, but the Emberton still delivers surprisingly powerful audio performance for its size. On top of that, it’s got a stylish design and it’s waterproof. If you’re willing to tote around a larger speaker, you can get more bass and power for the price. But plenty of travelers will prefer the Emberton's bag-friendly dimensions to larger options from JBL and Sony.Design The brick-shaped Emberton is available in black, with a gray metallic mesh grille on its front face, along with the familiar white script Marshall logo. It's quite compact at 2.7 by 6.3 by 3.0 inches (HWD), but surprisingly heavy (1.5 pounds) for its...

The attractive Marshall Emberton speaker is on the small side for the price, but it delivers a bigger sound than its dimensions suggest.

Powerful audio performance for the size; Cool, compact design; Waterproof

No speakerphone functionality; No aux input