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Series

Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.

Emberton1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

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

MW443LL/A, A321111Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4SX9RC6Read 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Matte Black colour lists item model number MW443LL/A. The other colours have their own numbers that were not found.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Safety document names Apple model A3211. Amazon lists MW443LL/A for the Matte Black colour.

1006234, 1006788, 1006237, 10067871Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026US Black and Steel page: pid and Product JSON-LD SKU 1006788. The US store sells it at 159.99 USD with an Add to Bag button (read 2026-10-23). Other colour SKUs are in the sources below.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/gb/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026UK Black and Brass page: SKU 1006234.3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026US Cream page: SKU 1006237.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026German page Cream: SKU 1006787, which is the EU Cream SKU.

GTIN / EAN

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

25 June 20246Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Month of the June 2024 unveiling. Wikipedia also states the speaker was unveiled and released in June 2024.10Press articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beats_PillRead 10 October 2026Article states the 2024 model was unveiled and released in June 2024.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill was presented that day. 9to5Mac, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? also date the launch to 25 June 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill is available to order today for USD 149.99.

3 May 20229Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Marshall-unveils-Willen-and-Emberton-II-speakers-with-Stack-Mode-feature.617447.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Marshall revealed the speaker on 3 May 2022. SoundGuys lists the same release date.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026The maker still sells it next to the Emberton III. The support page says Released in 2022.

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 Emberton III18Reviewwhathifi.com/news/rock-on-marshalls-third-gen-portable-speakers-are-here-to-rock-your-world-wherever-you-goRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the Emberton III a sequel to the second-generation Emberton and says it is slightly larger than its predecessor.19Press articlet3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026T3's review calls the Emberton III the replacement for the Emberton II.

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

$149.996Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states a price of $149.99, £149.99 and AU$249. Applies to the US market.

$169.999Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Marshall-unveils-Willen-and-Emberton-II-speakers-with-Stack-Mode-feature.617447.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Pre-order price 169.99 USD in North America. SoundGuys lists MSRP 169.99 USD. Tax treatment not stated.

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.

€169.9513Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Official recommended price for Germany is EUR 169.95, with orders from 6 August 2024. Netzwelt and iphone-ticker.de give the same price. Includes VAT. The price is for Germany. Other euro markets were not checked.

€16910Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Der-Marshall-Emberton-II-startet-mit-Stack-Modus-20-Watt-Leistung-und-30-Stunden-Laufzeit.616924.0.htmlRead 23 October 20263 May 2022 launch report: available now at a suggested retail price of 169 EUR. hifi.de also lists a German UVP of 169 euro. Tax treatment not stated.11Press articlehifi.de/news/marshall-emberton-2-bluetooth-nachfolger-mit-30-stunden-laufzeit-97115Read 23 October 2026Launch news: listed in the Marshall online shop with a UVP of 169 Euro.

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

US, DE1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page offers US pricing in USD. Launch price evidence covers the US market. Germany is added from the hifi.de source, which gives the German launch price.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article gives an official recommended price for Germany with orders from 6 August 2024, so DE is listed. Other euro markets were not checked.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Statement Red1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker colour names Matte Black, Champagne Gold and Statement Red.

Black and Brass, Black and Steel, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists Black and Brass and Black and Steel. The page JSON-LD and RTINGS also list Cream.

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.

Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

Audio

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

Mono7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker is mono. Two speakers can be paired for stereo, which is stored separately.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Stereo/mono: Stereo. True Stereophonic is the multi-directional playback feature, not a wireless left and right pair.

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.

ABeats Pill

Driver type	Count
Racetrack woofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes one reengineered racetrack woofer and one redesigned tweeter. Driver sizes and power are not published.

BMarshall Emberton II

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic full-range	2	50.8

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Two 2 inch 10 W full range, driver type dynamic. The nominal 2 inch converts exactly to 50.8 mm. The per-driver 10 W has no continuous or RMS basis, so it is not stored per driver.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

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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20W1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Power amplifiers two 10 W Class D. Stored 20 as the sum of the two amplifiers. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated. Notebookcheck also reports 20 W.

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.

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60Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Published frequency range 60-20,000 Hz. No tolerance stated. The separate 87 dB SPL at 1 m maker claim is not a measurement.

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.

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20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Published frequency range 60-20,000 Hz. No tolerance stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states there is no native equalizer in the Beats app on Android or the Settings panel on iOS. TechGearLab also lists no sound customization.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Adjustable bass and treble controls: No. Customise sound: yes, equaliser presets in the app. Fixed presets only.

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

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

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

Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode extra play modes. Both need two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Amplify mode plays the same audio from both speakers. Stereo mode plays left and right channels. Both need two Beats Pill speakers and cannot run at the same time.

Marshall, Push, Voice13Reviewt3.com/reviews/marshall-emberton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026App presets: Marshall signature sound, Push (boosts bass and treble) and Voice. Fixed presets, no manual equalizer.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Stereo Mode splits audio between two Beats Pill speakers into left and right output.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Stereo mode splits audio between two synced speakers for dedicated left and right output.

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

Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker names Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode for linking two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes Amplify mode and Stereo mode for two Beats Pill speakers.

Stack mode5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 Stack mode links two or more Emberton II speakers that play in sync. No maximum is stated.6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-stack-modeRead 23 October 2026Stack mode works only between Emberton II, Middleton (1st gen) and Willen (1st gen). Marshall recommends stacking the same model.

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

22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes a group of two Beats Pill speakers. The Android app guide says to add a second speaker.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states two Pill speakers can be paired in Amplify or Stereo Mode and that several cannot be linked.

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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.

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

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

5.36Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Bluetooth 5.3. What Hi-Fi? states the same version.

5.11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 5.1.

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

SBC, AAC6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states only SBC and AAC are supported. What Hi-Fi? states the same.

SBC12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.1, SBC only, no multipoint. Mighty Gadget and Delamar also say SBC only.14Reviewmightygadget.com/marshall-emberton-ii-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: limited to Bluetooth and only SBC.15Reviewdelamar.de/test/marshall-emberton-ii-testRead 23 October 2026Review: apart from SBC the speaker supports no further Bluetooth audio codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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

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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/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft. Delamar also found about ten metres.

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

No14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article says AirPlay would need Wi-Fi, which the Beats Pill does not have.15Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks as a missing feature.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi No.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Public header says Wi-Fi: No.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states high-resolution lossless audio from a laptop or other compatible device over the USB-C cable.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states lossless audio is available from the USB-C cable.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wired connectivity No. The USB-C port is a power input in the manual.

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

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No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Wired connectivity No.

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.

ABeats Pill

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states USB-C universal charging, USB-C audio and charging a phone from the speaker over the same USB-C port.

BMarshall Emberton II

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Power input for charging

Source5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4 device layout: one USB-C power input. Data and charging standard versions are not stated.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states users can take calls from the speaker.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states Beats Pill can be used as a speakerphone and to control calls, with microphone mute during a call.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: Microphone system No, voice command No.12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026Review: no built-in microphone for calls. Agrees with the maker spec table.16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/marshall/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Public header says Speakerphone: No and Voice Assistant: No. Locked numeric cells were not read.

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.

Siri, Google Assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the voice assistant is activated from the paired speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Names Siri and Google Assistant come from the TechGearLab spec table.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states users can use Siri from the speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Google Assistant comes from the TechGearLab spec table.9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Siri and Google Assistant via a connected phone.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Voice assistant, Music and call controls, Volume up/down1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a center button for music and call controls, volume up and down buttons and a system button for power, pairing and voice assistant.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide describes a power button, a center button for play, pause, next and previous track and calls, and volume up and down buttons.

Bluetooth pairing button, Multidirectional control knob for power, play and pause, skip, fast forward, rewind and volume, Stack mode via Bluetooth button presses5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4: Bluetooth button, control knob (hold 2 s on or off, push once play or pause, push right or left skip, hold right or left fast forward or rewind, hold up or down volume). Page 7: triple press of the Bluetooth button starts or ends Stack mode. The 10-segment battery indicator is a status display.

Companion app

Beats8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states Android users download the Beats app from the Play Store. iOS uses the system Settings panel and has no separate app.

Marshall Bluetooth7Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-the-appRead 23 October 2026The Marshall Bluetooth app controls the Emberton II.

App platforms

Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.

iOS, Android7Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-ii/how-to-use-the-appRead 23 October 2026Page links the Apple App Store and Google Play listings of Marshall Bluetooth.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states firmware updates are delivered over the air on Apple devices and in the Beats app on Android.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states over-the-air updates arrive automatically on iOS. Android users use the Beats app for the same.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Page text: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates.5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9: the Marshall Bluetooth app updates the 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.

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

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

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

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.

24h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. SoundGuys and Wired state the maker figure is at 50 percent volume.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states up to 24 hours of playback with a full charge. Battery life depends on settings, environment and usage.

30h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Play time 30+ hours. Stored 30, the plus qualifier is here. No volume, EQ preset or codec is stated.

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

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery. Capacity is not published.5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 battery care guide: high-performance lithium-ion battery.

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

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/beatspill-safety-and-handling-devd07ce1bf0/webRead 10 October 2026Safety guide says the battery should only be repaired by a trained technician. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

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

2.5h7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states a full charge from empty takes around 2.5 hours. Charger rating is not stated.

3h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: charging time 3 hours. Adapter and use while charging are not stated.

Quick charge duration

10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge for Fast Fuel.

20min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 20 minutes charge gives 4 hours of playtime.

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

2h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback.

4h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 20 minutes charge gives 4 hours of playtime. Volume and starting charge are not stated.

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.

45W12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says charger power must be between 15 W (required by the radio equipment) and 45 W to reach maximum charging speed. The 45 W maximum is stored, in line with other speakers that publish this declaration. It is not a calculated adapter rating.

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USB Power Delivery charging

Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says the device supports USB PD fast charging under USB PD Specification Revision 3.1.

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the phone can be charged from the speaker over USB-C. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Charge Beats guide states Beats Pill can charge other devices such as an iPhone, Beats headphones or a laptop over USB-C.

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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.

IP671Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67 dust and water resistance.

IP671Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026IP67: immersion in 1 m of water for up to 30 minutes.

Floats

No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.

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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.

Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.

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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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9.13h12Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-emberton-ii-review-117005Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test: 9 h 8 min, stored as 9.13. Firmware 14.0.35, app 3.2.4. The review gives no test volume. SoundGuys' public method plays music peaking at 75 dB(SPL). Far below the maker claim of 30+ hours. Labo Fnac reports almost 17 h and Delamar reports 30+ hours at low to medium volume, so results depend on volume.

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

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87dB17Measurementleclaireur.fnac.com/test/120210-test-labo-de-la-marshall-emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Labo Fnac test of 23 August 2022: output reaches 87 dB at 100 Hz, almost nothing at 60 Hz. The page gives no microphone distance or distortion limit. Labo Fnac's BOOM 3 test states 50 cm and 10 percent distortion. The value equals the maker's 87 dB SPL at 1 m claim, so check it.

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.

Width219Height70Depth71mm(8.6 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists length 21.9 cm, width 7.1 cm and height 7.0 cm. The speaker lies on its long side, so length is stored as width_mm, maker width as depth_mm and maker height as height_mm.

Width160Height68Depth76mm(6.3 × 2.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: width 160 mm, height 68 mm, depth 76 mm. Bare speaker in normal horizontal orientation. Marshall also lists inch figures.

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

680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.

700g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 0.7 kg / 1.5 lb, so 700 g. Maker figure is rounded. Labo Fnac weighed 674 g and SoundGuys 673 g.

Body materials

Silicone backing, Metal grille1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a soft-grip silicone backing. The metal grille comes from What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metallic grille.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metal grille at the front and grippy silicone across the back.

Silicone sleeve, Metal grille1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Page text: textured silicone sleeve and solid metal grille. Internal enclosure material is not stated.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA321112Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Beats Pill safety and handling document, FCC and ISED section: A3211, FCC ID BCGA3211, IC 579C-A3211.

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Other certifications

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EU Declaration of Conformity (2014/53/EU RED), RoHS (2011/65/EU)8Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/3Ryqpv66DmmXRLwtonVyqL/e45e1a50c546892505f0aed538bf81d1/pdf_emberton_ii.pdfRead 23 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for EMBERTON II, English page 3, signed Stockholm 2022-01-12: Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS). Model-level EU claim only.

In the box

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In the box

Beats Pill speaker, Removable carry lanyard, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. The USB-C power adapter is sold separately.

Emberton II speaker, USB-C charging cable, User manual with legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026Included in the box: Emberton II speaker, user manual with legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Exact current Beats Pill page, the 2024 model. The page shows a current sale price, which is not used as launch price.

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-ii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.marshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-ii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiRead 23 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/web2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide page for the Beats Pill.

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdf5Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/29CADFcziaeD0mjR7nOJ5M/ed8d92ba6d699bb42e000e674b6a131d/Marshall-Emberton-II-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker Full Online Manual in English, printed pages 3-9.

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.

1year8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states a one-year limited warranty. US market.

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