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KEF Muo vs Marshall Emberton III

What Muo does better (2) and where Emberton III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

KEF Muo
KEF · 2025Muo
2 advantages≈ $210
vs
Marshall Emberton III
Marshall · 2024Emberton III
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $140
Higher score
6.7Build & features8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

MuoEmberton III
82 × 21659160 × 6876.9
MuoEmberton IIIDifference
Height216 mm68 mm+148 mm
Width82 mm160 mm−78 mm
Depth59 mm76.9 mm−17.9 mm

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

Why is Muo better than Emberton III?

  1. Output power40 W vs 38 W+5%
  2. Lowest frequency43 Hz vs 65 Hz+51%

Why is Emberton III better than Muo?

  1. Battery life24 h vs 32 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

KEF MuoKEF Muo≈ $210
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—50.8 mm
Output power40 W38 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency43 Hz65 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h32 h
Charging time—2 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 6 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—670 g
Width82 mm160 mm
Height216 mm68 mm
Depth59 mm77 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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