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5.1Sound5.2
8.2Build & features5.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Emberton IIIUE Megaboom 4
| Emberton III | UE Megaboom 4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 68 mm | 225 mm | −157 mm |
| Width | 160 mm | 87 mm | +73 mm |
| Depth | 76.9 mm | 87 mm | −10.1 mm |
| Weight | 670 g | 935 g | −265 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Emberton III better than UE Megaboom 4?
- Battery life32 h vs 20 h+60%
- Weight670 g vs 935 g+40%
Why is UE Megaboom 4 better than Emberton III?
- Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 60 Hz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 50.8 mm | — |
| Output power | 38 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 32 h | 20 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 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 670 g | 935 g |
| Width | 160 mm | 87 mm |
| Height | 68 mm | 225 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
