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Marshall Emberton III vs Soundcore Boom 2 Plus

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

Marshall Emberton III
Marshall · 2024Emberton III
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $140
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Soundcore Boom 2 Plus
Soundcore · 2024Boom 2 Plus
8.0Score
1 advantage≈ $170
9.6Battery7.0
8.2Build & features5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Emberton IIIBoom 2 Plus
160 × 6876.9442 × 228151
Emberton IIIBoom 2 PlusDifference
Height68 mm228 mm−160 mm
Width160 mm442 mm−282 mm
Depth76.9 mm151 mm−74.1 mm

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

Why is Emberton III better than Boom 2 Plus?

  1. Battery life32 h vs 20 h+60%

Why is Boom 2 Plus better than Emberton III?

  1. Output power38 W vs 140 W3.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size50.8 mm—
Output power38 W140 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency65 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life32 h20 h
Charging time2 h—
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 6 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYesYes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight670 g—
Width160 mm442 mm
Height68 mm228 mm
Depth77 mm151 mm
Protection ratingIP67IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)6—
Floats—Yes
Colours—Phantom Black, Adventure Green, Explorer Blue
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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