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5.1Sound5.9
9.6Battery8.6
8.2Build & features5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Emberton IIISound Party
| Emberton III | Sound Party | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 68 mm | 92 mm | −24 mm |
| Width | 160 mm | 255 mm | −95 mm |
| Depth | 76.9 mm | 92 mm | −15.1 mm |
| Weight | 670 g | 1,200 g | −530 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Emberton III better than Sound Party?
- Battery life32 h vs 26 h+23%
- Weight670 g vs 1,200 g+79%
Why is Sound Party better than Emberton III?
- Output power38 W vs 50 W+32%
- Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 60 Hz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 50.8 mm | — |
| Output power | 38 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 32 h | 26 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 6 h | 10 min → 2 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | 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 | — |
| NFC pairing | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 670 g | 1,200 g |
| Width | 160 mm | 255 mm |
| Height | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Depth | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black, Orange |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
