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JBL PULSE4 vs Marshall Emberton II

What PULSE4 does better (0) and where Emberton II wins (4) — every spec side by side.

JBL PULSE4
JBL · 2020PULSE4
0 advantages≈ $130
vs
Marshall Emberton II
Marshall · 2022Emberton II
8.1Score
4 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
6.7Build & features7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PULSE4Emberton II
96 × 20796160 × 6876
PULSE4Emberton IIDifference
Height207 mm68 mm+139 mm
Width96 mm160 mm−64 mm
Depth96 mm76 mm+20 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PULSE4 better than Emberton II?

PULSE4 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Emberton II better than PULSE4?

  1. Battery life12 h vs 30 h2.5×
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.1+21%
  3. StereoNo · PULSE4: Yes
  4. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 60 Hz+17%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL PULSE4JBL PULSE4≈ $130
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—50.8 mm
Output power20 W20 W
Speaker channelsMono2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency70 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h30 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.1
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—700 g
Width96 mm160 mm
Height207 mm68 mm
Depth96 mm76 mm
Protection ratingIPX7IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effectsYes—
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