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Marshall Emberton II vs Urbanista MALIBU

What Emberton II does better (1) and where MALIBU wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Emberton II
Marshall · 2022Emberton II
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $130
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Urbanista MALIBU
Urbanista · 2023MALIBU
1 advantage≈ $160
7.6Build & features6.7

Why is Emberton II better than MALIBU?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 20 h+50%

Why is MALIBU better than Emberton II?

  1. Lowest frequency60 Hz vs 20 Hz3×
Specifications

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Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size50.8 mm—
Output power20 W20 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency60 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h20 h
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight700 g—
Width160 mm—
Height68 mm—
Depth76 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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