Marshall Emberton II

Clearer, more detailed sound ; Extended battery life ; Improved dust-resistance and sustainable design ; App support

Bass is a little less vibrant than the original ; Price has sneaked up

The Emberton II boasts the same stylish looks as the original model, but benefits from tweaks to its audio and app support, while also boosting dust-resistance and battery life. As a wireless speaker you can take to the park, beach or on holiday – the...

Excellent sound quality Rugged IP67 build Easy portability Great battery life Sync with similar speakers

No AAC or aptX support No wired playback Pricey

“Press play with Marshall's stylish Emberton II and Willen Bluetooth speakers no matter where you want to go.”

Fantastic battery ; Balanced sound ; Looks cool

No mic or voice assistant ; No EQ customization (just presets) ; Max volume could sound better

The Marshall Emberton 2 is a speaker that oozes style. Sound is balanced and clear, and there are some EQ presets within the app. It’s durable and water resistant, with a fantastic 30-hour battery. Bass and volume lack a little clarity and accuracy...

Powerful audio with rich bass and bright highs ; Cool, rock-inspired design ; Waterproof and dust-tight build

No mic or speakerphone functionality ; Strong digital signal processing at high volumes

The Marshall Emberton II is a stylish waterproof Bluetooth speaker that sounds solid at moderate volumes, but it's not a meaningful upgrade over the original.

£30+ hours of battery ; IP67 water and dust resistant ; 3 preset sound modes in the app

No manual equaliser ; Can't use it as a speakerphone ; Lacks extra smart features

Combining fantastic sound with a seriously cool design, the Marshall Emberton II is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can buy right now. Given its small size, you'll be very surprised at how powerful it is!

Stylish and compact design ; Superb sound quality ; Massive 30-hour battery ; IP67 dust and water resistance ; User friendly and speedy pairing

Little in the way of features ; No microphone ; No wired connectivity ; Very similar to its predecessor

The Marshall Emberton II is a great sounding, stylish and compact speaker that we're sure most people will love. For owners of the original Emberton, there is little reason to upgrade, but, for everyone else, it's a cracking little speaker that's worth...

Stylish, durable & sustainable design ; Big, balanced sound ; Very long battery life ; Stack Mode

No AAC or aptX ; More expensive

The Emberton II still isn’t perfect but there are a number of improvements here which take it a little bit closer. Those looking for a compact, long-lasting, great-sounding Bluetooth speaker have found a real contender here.

Really looks like a classic Marshall amp head ; Excellent sound at low and medium volume ; Multiple speakers can be linked ; Rugged construction

Audio is harsh and distorted at top volume ; Limited EQ options ; No auxiliary input ; Linked speakers don’t produce stereo

You’ll pay a premium for the Marshall logo and a design that takes its cues from the real amps, but anyone drawn to this speaker’s design won’t be disappointed with the way it sounds.