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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

P8Z7MN2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026Safety and Compliance Information for Echo Studio (2025 release): model number P8Z7MN. The US version of the page lists the same model.

1006008, 1006009, 1006078, 1008131, 1008174, 1006006, 1006007, 1006077, 1008184, 1008185, 1006004, 1006005, 1006075, 1008173, 1008130, 1009086, 1009088, 10090901Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page data lists product ids per colour and region. US store: 1006008 Black, 1006009 Cream, 1006078 Brown, 1008131 Midnight Blue, 1008174 Burgundy. UK, IE and AE: 1006006 Black, 1006007 Cream, 1006077 Brown, 1008184 Burgundy, 1008185 Midnight Blue. NL and NT: 1006004 Black, 1006005 Cream, 1006075 Brown, and 1008173 Burgundy (tagged CN, NL and NT). CN: 1009086 Black, 1009088 Brown, 1009090 Cream. 1008130 Midnight Blue has no region tag. The ids differ by colour and market, most likely by mains plug. The speaker is the same.

GTIN / EAN

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7340055385060, 7340055385091, 7340055387194, 7340055408219, 73400554087381Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026EAN in the page data of each US colour page: 1006008 is 7340055385060, 1006009 is 7340055385091, 1006078 is 7340055387194, 1008131 is 7340055408219 and 1008174 is 7340055408738. EANs of the other ids were not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 September 20256Press releaseaboutamazon.ca/news/devices/amazon-unveils-its-all-new-echo-lineup-with-premium-audio-and-striking-designRead 21 October 2026Amazon's 2025 devices event, 30 September 2025. The Canadian CAD price on that page is not stored.

9 June 20226Press articleengadget.com/marshall-home-speakers-acton-stockton-woburn-iii-lineup-wide-soundstage-hdmi-140038655.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article of 2022-06-09 reports the new Home Line III speakers. Pre-orders opened that day.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Amazon US lists Echo Studio (newest model) in Graphite and Glacier White for sale in October 2026, with customer reviews dated up to October 2026.

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026US store sells all five colours at USD 299.99 with an Add to Bag button on 2026-10-20. The GB and DE stores also list them as orderable.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Marshall Acton IV13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Marshall Acton IV succeeds the four-year-old Acton III.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$219.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026Amazon announcement: Echo Studio is now available for $219.99 in the US. US prices exclude sales tax.

$2796Press articleengadget.com/marshall-home-speakers-acton-stockton-woburn-iii-lineup-wide-soundstage-hdmi-140038655.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article lists Acton III at USD 279. Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi also give USD 279. US list prices exclude tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€239.998Press articlemobiflip.de/amazon-echo-studio-neu-2025/ampRead 21 October 2026mobiFlip, 30 September 2025: the new Echo Studio costs 239.99 EUR in Germany. German prices include VAT. hifi.de lists the same list price.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: list price (UVP) 239.99 EUR, street price about 210 EUR. Germany, VAT included.

€2697Press articlehifi.de/news/marshall-update-bluetooth-lautsprecher-100860Read 20 October 2026German article of 2022-06-10 lists Acton III at EUR 269 and orderable at once. The German maker store shows EUR 299 including VAT now, which is a later price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, DE6Press releaseaboutamazon.ca/news/devices/amazon-unveils-its-all-new-echo-lineup-with-premium-audio-and-striking-designRead 21 October 2026Canadian availability. The US, UK and German markets are covered by the Amazon US page, Expert Reviews and mobiFlip.8Press articlemobiflip.de/amazon-echo-studio-neu-2025/ampRead 21 October 2026Germany: market launch on 29 October 2025.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026UK review with a UK price of 220 GBP.

US, GB, DE, FR1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026US store page with USD price. The maker's GB store (GBP 259.99) and DE store (EUR 299) list the same product ids as orderable on 2026-10-20. LDLC sells it in France.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Sold in France.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, Glacier White1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Reviews on the page name the color options Graphite and Glacier White. RTINGS says the same two. Tom's Guide says white or black, which is probably Graphite.

Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Colorways: Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026The speaker runs from a power adapter and has no battery. Amazon sells it for large communal spaces, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page: Bluetooth home speaker, home line-up.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Other1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio tab: Playback Channels 3.1.1 (left, center, right, height, subwoofer), with Amazon Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. RTINGS says it cannot play stereo content without downmixing. The enum has no spatial option, so other is stored.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Review text: the new generation cannot play stereo content without downmixing.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AAmazon Echo Studio (2025 release)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
High-excursion woofer	1	95.25
Full-range driver	3	57.15

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Measurements tab: Loudspeaker Driver Dimensions 1x 3.75 inch high excursion woofer and 3x 2.25 inch full-range drivers. Stored as the exact metric conversion of the maker's inches. Tom's Guide, hifi.de and PB Tech give 1.5 inch for the three full-range drivers and Expert Reviews gives 3.25 inch, which conflicts with the maker. The compare table on the same page lists 1x 3.75 inch high excursion woofer and 3x full-range drivers with no size. Per-driver power is not published.

BMarshall Acton III

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	101.6
Tweeter	2	19.05

Source9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: two-way design with a 4-inch woofer and two 3/4-inch tweeters. Converted exactly to 101.6 mm and 19.05 mm. The maker page lists amplifier ratings only, one for the woofer and two for the tweeters, so the counts agree. No per-driver power is stored. The maker lists a bass-reflex cabinet, so no passive radiator is stored.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer: 2 angled tweeters and 1 woofer.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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60W9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: 60 W. This equals the maker's amplifier ratings of 30 W for the woofer plus 2 x 15 W for the tweeters. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated by the maker. LDLC calls it 60 W RMS, a retailer wording that is not used.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer: 60 W total, class D amplification 2 x 15 W for the tweeters and 30 W for the woofer.

Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

30Hz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio tab: Audio Bandwidth 30 Hz to 18 kHz at volume 6. No tolerance is published. This is the acoustic bandwidth, not a Bluetooth range.

45Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

18kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio Bandwidth 30 Hz to 18 kHz at volume 6. See the lower limit note.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page: Adjustable bass and treble controls, and customise sound: yes, on speaker and in app. The maker FAQ says the EQ can be adjusted using the top controls on the speaker. Two tone knobs, no multiband EQ is documented.9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: physical treble and bass knobs on the top panel give on-unit tone control, separate from the app.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Two user-adjustable bands, the bass control knob and the treble control knob. Dynamic Loudness is automatic and is not counted.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Audio Signal Processing lists Automatic Room Adaptation. The page says room adaptation technology analyzes the acoustics of the room and fine-tunes playback.7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 21 October 2026The speaker analyzes what it plays, detects how the room changes the sound and rebalances its output without manual calibration.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance as the volume changes, so it is automatic. The FAQ also names Placement Correction in the Marshall app, which the user sets. Digit reports it is a questionnaire in the app and not automatic. Only Dynamic Loudness is automatic.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Feature bullets: pair with a second Echo Studio for more powerful sound. A Stereo (Pack of 2) option sells two.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 21 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: Echo Studio (2025 release) pairs with another Echo Studio (2025 release) or with an Echo Sub.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: stereo mode available with further speakers.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: stereo pairing through the Alexa app.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: the speaker lacks daisy-chaining for a wireless stereo setup.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo pairing No and multi speaker chain No.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Alexa Multi-Room Music, Alexa Home Theater4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 21 October 2026Alexa Home Theater Device Compatibility Guide: Echo Studio (2025 release) works with Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K Plus in Configuration 1. Alexa Multi-Room Music comes from the Alexa app's multi-room pairing, which the Amazon US page describes.

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Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

54Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 21 October 2026Configuration 1: up to five Echo speakers plus a subwoofer. The Echo devices listed are Echo Studio (2025 release), Echo Dot Max and Echo Sub. This is the Alexa Home Theater group. No maximum is published for Multi-Room Music groups.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: A2DP for audio streaming from a mobile device to Echo Studio or from Echo Studio to a Bluetooth speaker.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes.

Yes11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: Bluetooth wireless technology and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review lists Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth LE 5.3.

5.21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review of 2023-11-01: the speaker comes with only the SBC codec, with no aptX or LDAC. The maker does not publish codecs. Some listings claim aptX. They do not name a source for it, so they are not used.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: A2DP for audio streaming and AVRCP for voice control of connected mobile devices.

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth pairing: Acton III can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. If a connected device is playing, a second connected device cannot start playing until the first is paused.

Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.

Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: 1x1 Wi-Fi 6E 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: Yes.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026WI-FI: No.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table lists Bluetooth and 3.5 mm AUX as connection types, no Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Connectivity tab: 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax. The Amazon compliance page lists the same standards.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026Wireless features: tri-band Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy and Zigbee.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: Wi-Fi 6E 11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026No ports at all, so no USB audio.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: no physical connections.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: no optical audio port. A screw mount on the bottom is not a data port.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AAmazon Echo Studio (2025 release)

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 50 W adapter (30 V DC, 1.66 A device rating)

Source2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026No ports are listed. The device electrical rating is 30.0 V DC, 1.66 A. The included adapter PA37NA is rated 100 to 240 V AC input and 30 V DC, 1.667 A, 50 W output. The power port is on the back, as shown on the Amazon US page. Tom's Guide notes a screw mount on the bottom, which is not an electrical port.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table lists no ports. The review says Amazon dropped the old model's analog and optical input.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review of 24 November 2025: no physical connections.

BMarshall Acton III

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input on the top panel
AC power	1	Mains power input, 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Wired connectivity: 3.5 mm input. The product details and manual show the 3.5 mm input on the top panel and a power input. Mains input voltage 100-240 V and mains frequency 50-60 Hz. The FAQ says Acton has no RCA input.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout: 3.5 mm input on top, source selection, power input with the included mains lead.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Speakerphone: Yes. Detailed test results are members only.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Microphone system: No.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: speakerphone No.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Alexa is built in. The page says the speaker is designed to support Alexa+ and includes free Alexa+ access for a limited time. Alexa+ needs a US-based Amazon account.

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Controls

Front buttons for volume down, microphone off and volume up, Tap gestures on top to pause and resume music, dismiss timers, snooze alarms and end calls10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-studio-review-2025Read 21 October 2026Review: front panel with mic mute and volume up and down. Tapping the top pauses and resumes music, dismisses timers, snoozes alarms and ends calls and drop-ins. A light ring shows status.

Source button, Volume knob, Bass knob, Treble knob, Play/pause button, Skip backward and forward control, Power switch1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Top panel controls: source button, volume control knob, bass control knob, treble control knob, play/pause button, skip backward/forward control knob, power switch.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout: source button, audio controls for volume, bass and treble, media control (push to play or pause, push right or left to skip), power switch.

Companion app

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Software tab: the Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android and iOS devices.

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android).3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Marshall Bluetooth app named for setup and updates.

App platforms

iOS, Android, Fire OS1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Software tab: the Alexa app is compatible with Fire OS, Android and iOS devices. The web is not an app and is not stored.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android).

User firmware updates

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026OTA (over-the-air) software updates: Yes, through the Marshall Bluetooth app.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Latest firmware version: ensure the firmware is up to date by connecting the product to the Marshall Bluetooth app.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026The new Echo devices include a built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026Built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Smart Home tab: Smart Home Hub is Zigbee plus Matter plus Thread Border Router. The compliance page lists a Zigbee radio.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TYcEB992w5Nz1WU694Read 21 October 2026Wireless features list a Zigbee radio. Maximum Zigbee EIRP 9.00 dBm.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 21 October 2026Built-in smart home hub with support for Zigbee, Matter and Thread.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No11Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/amazon/echo-studio-2025-bluetoothRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Battery Powered: No.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Power section lists mains input only. The box holds a mains lead and no battery or charger is named. Digit and SoundGuys state it is mains powered.11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: powered off the wall and has no battery.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: power source AC mains.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width155Height147.3Depth142.2mm(6.1 × 5.8 × 5.6 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Measurements tab: 6.1 in W x 5.6 in D x 5.8 in H (155 mm W x 142.2 mm D x 147.3 mm H). The body is a sphere. hifi.de labels the same numbers as width, height and depth in a different order, which does not match Amazon's labels.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: 155 x 142.2 x 147.3 mm, labeled width, height and depth. Amazon labels the 142.2 and 147.3 values as depth and height, and Amazon's labels are stored.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec box: 6.1 x 5.6 x 5.8 inches.

Width260Height170Depth150mm(10.2 × 6.7 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026The product details block prints 260 x 170 x 150 mm. The hardware table labels the same numbers as width 170, height 150 and depth 260 mm. The printed order is stored, as for Acton IV. LDLC labels width 260, height 170 and depth 150. This is a conflict in the maker page.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec labels width 260 mm, height 170 mm and depth 150 mm, with weight 2.85 kg. Manufacturer reference ACTON3BTBK.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

1,632g(3.6 lb)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Measurements tab: 57.56 oz (1632 grams), 3.6 lb. The page notes that actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. hifi.de and Geizhals agree on 1.63 kg.9Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-studio-2025-test-255598Read 21 October 2026Spec table: 1.63 kg.12Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/amazon-echo-studio-2025-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: 3.6 pounds.

2,850g(6.3 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Weight 2.85 kg / 6.28 lb.

Body materials

3D knit fabric7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 21 October 2026Amazon audio engineers: the exterior uses a new 3D knit fabric designed for acoustic transparency.

Leather-like material1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: all Marshall products are vegan-friendly and only leather-like material is used. The maker does not name the material further.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

2BFXH-152313Regulatory filingfccid.io/2BFXH-1523Read 21 October 2026FCC ID 2BFXH-1523, grantee Prime King LLC, equipment class Digital Media Receiver, original grant of 30 September 2025 with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. The exhibits are named for model P8Z7MN, including the FCC agent authorization letter and the user manual. Amazon's compliance page says the FCC ID is printed on the device and does not state it, so the match is by the model number in the exhibit names.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Echo Studio (2025 release), Power adapter (50 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Additional details tab: Echo Studio (2025 release), power adapter (50W) and quick start guide.

Acton III speaker, User manual and legal and safety information, Mains lead1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Box contents: Acton III speaker, user manual and legal and safety information, mains lead.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVV1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Amazon US product page for the Graphite model. The specification tabs were opened one by one in a browser.

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Maker's US product page, Black colour selected (pid 1006008).

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Manual

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assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdf2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Documents section links the full online manual.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Full online manual, English first, many languages in one PDF.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0DMQ1QMVVRead 21 October 2026Additional details tab: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1, 2 and 3-year extended warranties are sold separately to US customers.

2years4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US market. Marshall's policy gives a two-year limited warranty on speakers bought from marshall.com or a Marshall authorized dealer in the United States, counted from purchase or delivery. The support page says one year for all products and an exclusive two years for marshall.com purchases. So two years is certain only for marshall.com purchases.5Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 20 October 2026Support page: all products carry a 1-year warranty, and an exclusive 2-year warranty applies to speakers bought online at marshall.com.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.