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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-iiiRead 8 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.

10068841Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Exact currently sold US Black and Brass selection, pid and public Product JSON-LD SKU 1006884. Selected colour and InStock offer were read. Brown strap bundle, limited editions and other colour SKUs are excluded.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1840903-REG/marshall_1006884_emberton_iii_black_brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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734005540225512Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1840903-REG/marshall_1006884_emberton_iii_black_brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Black and Brass MFR 1006884 page explicitly lists EAN 7340055402255. This is the selected normal SKU, not Cream or Hendrix. Public web-rendered page was read. Its incorrect one-driver and 2 x 76 W technical cells are excluded, and no access challenge was bypassed.

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.

19 August 20243Press releaselittleredrooster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UK_Emberton-III-Willen-II-press-release.pdfRead 8 October 20264Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/08/19/marshall-unveils-new-portable-powerhouses-emberton-iii-and-willen-iiRead 8 October 2026

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-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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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Marshall Emberton II13Reviewwhathifi.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.14Press articlet3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026T3's review calls the Emberton III the replacement for the Emberton II.

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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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.

$1693Press releaselittleredrooster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UK_Emberton-III-Willen-II-press-release.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price lists US 169 USD and EU 179 EUR. Stored literal whole-currency amounts preserve this primary launch document. Later current 179.99 USD price and differing review quotations are excluded. US tax treatment is not specified.

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.

€1793Press releaselittleredrooster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UK_Emberton-III-Willen-II-press-release.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 original EU MSRP is 179 EUR. Exact normal launch model, not a limited edition or current sale price. VAT treatment is not expressly stated.

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-iiiRead 8 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 Brass1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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-iiiRead 8 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-iiiRead 8 October 2026Maker Stereo/mono table explicitly states Stereo for one physical speaker. True Stereophonic is the built-in multidirectional stereo playback feature, not proof of wireless left/right pairing.

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 III

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

Source5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_972EMBT3BK/Marshall-Emberton-III-Black-and-Brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MFR 1006884 product highlights and narrative explicitly identify two 2-inch full-range powered drivers, each with its own Class D amplifier. Published nominal diameter 2 inches converts exactly to 50.8 mm. No continuous per-driver watts are established. Maker/PR amplifier figure two 38 W and 10 W driver labels have no continuous/RMS operating basis, so all rated/peak audio power fields remain unknown. B&H miscounts one powered driver and says 2 x 76 W, which are excluded.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii-bluetooth-speaker-reviewRead 8 October 2026Specs table explicitly lists two full-range drivers and two passive radiators. Its watt labels lack a continuous/RMS basis and are not stored as rated audio output.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Two passive radiators. These are unpowered and excluded from the powered-driver table.

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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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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65Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Published 65 Hz to 20,000 Hz range. Tolerance and volume mode are not stated. The separate 90 dB SPL at 1 m maker claim is not a reviewer measurement and is not entered in measured_max_spl_db.

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-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii-bluetooth-speaker-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching third-generation review states three fixed EQ presets and no EQ customization. Selecting fixed presets does not meet adjustable-band equalizer field meaning.7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/marshall-emberton-iii-p75413/test.htmlRead 8 October 20269Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/marshal-emberton-iii-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review states three fixed presets are the only sound personalization. Its approximately 31-hour mid-volume observation has looser conditions than the selected 80 dB / 1 m test and is not mixed into the stored runtime.

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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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Dynamic Loudness automatically adjusts tonal balance as the listening volume changes. This is not spatial room calibration.

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, Voice7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/marshall-emberton-iii-p75413/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Application section explicitly names Marshall, Push and Voice fixed modes. Tested firmware 9.1.7 and Marshall Bluetooth app 3.2.1.1 (250123.176). No user-adjustable band 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.

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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.

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

Yes5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_972EMBT3BK/Marshall-Emberton-III-Black-and-Brass.htmlRead 8 October 20267Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/marshall-emberton-iii-p75413/test.htmlRead 8 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.

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes Bluetooth 5.3 LE. LE Audio-ready and future Auracast wording do not prove current activation. Current exact-model 9.2.6 firmware notes were checked and only identify security/Fast Pair changes, so LE Audio/Auracast activation and speaker-link limits remain unknown.

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.

SBC5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_972EMBT3BK/Marshall-Emberton-III-Black-and-Brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model Specs panel opened in normal Chrome: SBC Yes, AAC No. SBC is independently supported by Les Numeriques and Android Central. Only confirmed SBC is stored. Codec inventory is incomplete: AAC is disputed by those two reviews, so AAC is neither stored as supported nor labelled unsupported. aptX/LDAC are not inferred from Bluetooth version.7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/enceintes-portables/marshall-emberton-iii-p75413/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Public characteristics table lists SBC and AAC. SBC agrees with current exact Crutchfield table. AAC conflicts with that retailer No cell and is omitted pending direct maker evidence. LC3 is described as unavailable under this tested firmware and is not treated as current universally active support.

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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Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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22Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 explicitly states connected with 2 devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices. Stored 2 counts concurrent Bluetooth source devices, not pairing memory or linked speakers.

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

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100m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Up to 100 m in free field. Published open-field claim, not a typical indoor operating distance or a measured range.

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.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii-bluetooth-speaker-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review describes Bluetooth as the only playback connection. No Wi-Fi or wired playback is offered.

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.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii-bluetooth-speaker-reviewRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth-only music playback. USB-C is charging, not computer/phone USB audio input.

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

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No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-emberton-iii-bluetooth-speaker-reviewRead 8 October 2026The review identifies no source route besides Bluetooth. USB-C charging is not USB storage-file playback.

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 III

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging power input

Source2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 complete device layout identifies one USB-C power input. Printed page 5 charging instructions use the supplied USB-C lead and recommend a 5 V / 3 A USB source. Port data version and maximum device input watts 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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 4-5 explicitly describe the microphone for speakerphone calls. Bluetooth button routes a call between speaker and phone. Knob answers/ends and rejects calls.

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.

Power button, Bluetooth pairing and call-routing button, Multidirectional playback, volume and call-control knob2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 power and Bluetooth buttons plus the multidirectional knob. Page 5: press once play/pause or answer/end, press twice reject call, left/right skip, up/down volume. Ten-segment battery indication is status, not another control.

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 Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

iOS, Android1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes10Maker product pagemarshall.com/nl/en/support/speakers/support-for-emberton-iii/latest-firmware-versionRead 8 October 2026Exact-model current maker firmware page gives user app update instructions and versions 9.2.6/9.2.1/9.1.7. It does not publish an LE Audio/Auracast activation change, so no activation or broadcast count is inferred.

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-iiiRead 8 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.

32h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Normal-playback maker claim is 32+ hours on one charge. Stored 32 preserves the stated numerical threshold with the plus qualifier here, not an exact maximum or guaranteed runtime at every volume. No volume, codec, EQ preset or battery-preservation setting is specified. No battery extension total is published.

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-ion2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 identifies lithium-ion batteries. Capacity, energy and nominal voltage are not stated and are not inferred.

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.

2h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Maker says full charge in 2 hours. Manual recommends a 5 V / 3 A USB power source. Charging while playing and battery-preservation settings are not specified. A recommended adapter rating is not substituted for a separately published speaker input ceiling.

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-iiiRead 8 October 2026Maker claim: 20 minutes of charging gives 6 hours of playtime. Volume, EQ preset, codec and initial state of charge are not stated.

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.

6h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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.

No5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_972EMBT3BK/Marshall-Emberton-III-Black-and-Brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Power and Battery Info table explicitly says Charges External Device Via USB No. This excludes charging another device, separately from charging the speaker itself.8Reviewcomputerbild.de/artikel/avf-Tests-Audio-Marshall-Emberton-3-im-Test-Anders-und-doch-gleich-39229485.htmlRead 8 October 2026Public test conclusion explicitly identifies absence of a power-bank function and any music source besides Bluetooth. This corroborates the exact retailer table.

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-iiiRead 8 October 2026IP67 dust and waterproof claim: immersion at 1 m for up to 30 minutes. Does not establish floating or a defined drop-test height.

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.

Strap anchor2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 4 strap anchor is a fastening point for an optional carry strap or charm. No strap is included with this Black and Brass SKU.

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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25.5h8Reviewcomputerbild.de/artikel/avf-Tests-Audio-Marshall-Emberton-3-im-Test-Anders-und-doch-gleich-39229485.htmlRead 8 October 2026December 8, 2024 original Emberton III battery test reports approximately 25.5 hours at average 80 dB sound pressure measured from 1 m. Stored literal 25.5 retains the review approximation, not an exact guaranteed result. Connection was Bluetooth, the available playback route. Source device, codec, EQ preset, firmware version, battery-preservation state, audio programme and status-light state are not published. Higher test level than the unqualified maker 32+ claim can shorten runtime, but no maker test volume is invented.

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.

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.

Width160Height68Depth76.9mm(6.3 × 2.7 × 3 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly labels width 160 mm, height 68 mm and depth 76.9 mm. Bare speaker body in normal horizontal orientation, no optional strap. Millimetre cells take precedence over rounded 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.

670g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Published speaker weight 0.67 kg converted exactly to 670 g. Built-in battery included, packaging, charger and optional strap excluded.

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 grilles2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 6 identifies a removable silicone sleeve. Metal grille material is separately supported by the matching hands-on review. The internal enclosure resin and recycled-content percentages are not guessed.9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/marshal-emberton-iii-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching Black and Brass third-generation hands-on review explicitly describes metal grilles and rubberized exterior. Maker manual specifically identifies the external sleeve as silicone. No internal chassis alloy is inferred.

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)11Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2SE8n9eDLitcnYFpyLp9pZ/3c162fcc01bf55d44a326f985152fe5f/Declaration_Of_Conformity_-_EMBERTON_III.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker exact EMBERTON III EU declaration, English printed page 3, signed January 29, 2024: RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU. Model-level EU conformity claim only. No US FCC identifier, battery certificate number or test-score equivalence is inferred.

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 III speaker, USB-C charging cable, User manual and legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026Complete selected Black and Brass box list: speaker, USB-C charging cable, user manual/legal/safety information. A strap is supplied only with Brown, which is not this reference. No USB power adapter is listed.

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-iii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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littleredrooster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UK_Emberton-III-Willen-II-press-release.pdf3Press releaselittleredrooster.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/UK_Emberton-III-Willen-II-press-release.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Marshall-branded four-page August 19, 2024 launch/technical information PDF hosted by its PR agency. This is maker-issued material, not an independently designed retailer datasheet.

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/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6vPR2v4hd20NkzrsUHx3wX/03f42d56f70763024d6d65a4f36f3bcb/Marshall_Emberton-III_OLM_R1_1_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker English Full Online Manual R1.1, 10 PDF pages, linked from the exact product page. Printed pages 3-7 cover complete layout, charging, controls, battery chemistry and concurrent source connections.

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.

1year5Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_972EMBT3BK/Marshall-Emberton-III-Black-and-Brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact currently sold US MFR 1006884 product highlights list warranty 1 year. US source-market warranty only, not a universal regional claim. B&H exact SKU independently corroborates the one-year manufacturer warranty.12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1840903-REG/marshall_1006884_emberton_iii_black_brass.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black and Brass SKU items include Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. Scoped to the US source offer, not every regional statutory right.

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