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4.9Sound4.5
8.4Build & features3.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Emberton IIILinkBuds Speaker
| Emberton III | LinkBuds Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 68 mm | 90 mm | −22 mm |
| Width | 160 mm | 84 mm | +76 mm |
| Depth | 76.9 mm | 110 mm | −33.1 mm |
| Weight | 670 g | 520 g | +150 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Emberton III better than LinkBuds Speaker?
- Output power38 W vs 7 W5.4×
- Battery life32 h vs 25 h+28%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
Why is LinkBuds Speaker better than Emberton III?
- Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 20 Hz3.2×
- Weight670 g vs 520 g+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 50.8 mm | — |
| Output power | 38 W | 7 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 32 h | 25 h |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 6 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 670 g | 520 g |
| Width | 160 mm | 84 mm |
| Height | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 110 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
