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4.6Sound6.2
8.9Battery8.4
7.6Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Emberton IIMiddleton II
| Emberton II | Middleton II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 68 mm | 110 mm | −42 mm |
| Width | 160 mm | 230 mm | −70 mm |
| Depth | 76 mm | 98 mm | −22 mm |
| Weight | 700 g | 1,800 g | −1,100 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Emberton II better than Middleton II?
- Weight700 g vs 1,800 g2.6×
Why is Middleton II better than Emberton II?
- Output power20 W vs 40 W2×
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
- Driver size50.8 mm vs 76.2 mm+50%
- Lowest frequency60 Hz vs 45 Hz+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | Neodymium |
| Driver size | 50.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | 20 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 60 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 30 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 4 h | 20 min → 10 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 700 g | 1,800 g |
| Width | 160 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 68 mm | 110 mm |
| Depth | 76 mm | 98 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
