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General

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Series

Charge5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Release calls the speaker the latest addition to the JBL Charge Series.

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.

JBLCHARGE5GRYAM, JBLCHARGE5RED4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists JBLCHARGE5GRYAM. One colour SKU, not an exhaustive list. Trusted Reviews adds JBLCHARGE5RED.8Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Full specs list JBLCHARGE5RED for the red model. One colour SKU.

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.

7 January 20215Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker release dated January 7, 2021.

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 pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker offers this model for purchase 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.

JBL Charge 69Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-6-vs-jbl-charge-5-133988Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the JBL Charge 6 a worthy successor to the Charge 5.

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.

$179.954Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box and verdict list MSRP $179.95. Tom's Guide gives the same list price at launch. Excludes tax.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Review states a list price of $179.95.

$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.

€1795Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026EMEA release: available from March 2021 for EUR 179. Tax treatment not stated. Trusted Reviews lists a later EU RRP of 167.99 euros, the maker launch figure is stored.

€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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Teal, Camo5Press released21buns5ku92am.cloudfront.net/68766/documents/43902-1609931501-Charge%205-81b618.pdfRead 10 October 2026Launch colours named in the release: Black, Blue, Gray, Red, Teal and Camo. Later colours are not listed here.

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 pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies the speaker as portable or ultra-portable.

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.

Mono4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly calls one speaker mono. Wireless stereo requires a second matching speaker.

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.

AJBL Charge 5

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Rated power per driver (W)
Woofer	1	Not available	30
Tweeter	1	20	10

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications names one woofer and one circular tweeter, with separate RMS ratings. Racetrack woofer dimensions are an unlabeled tuple, so no width or height is assigned.

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.

21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker description explicitly states dual bass radiators.

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.

40W1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026General Specifications publishes the total output. Datasheet separately calls the driver component ratings RMS.

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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.

60Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications claimed lower limit. Tolerance not published. Not measured bass extension.

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.

20kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications upper limit 20 kHz. Tolerance not published.

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)

80dB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications publishes "> 80 dB". Stored as 80, the qualifier is here. Claimed value, not a measurement.

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

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026JBL Portable app section explicitly provides 3-band customizable EQ.

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.

34Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review describes 3-band customizable EQ in JBL Portable. EQ options depend on speaker firmware and app version. Group playback can reset custom EQ.

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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.

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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 pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Two speakers of the same model form a stereo pair. Cross-model grouping plays the same programme and does not establish stereo pairing.

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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.

PartyBoost1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker names PartyBoost. No backward compatibility with the other JBL linking generation is inferred.

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.

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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.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 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.

5.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal Bluetooth version from Technical Specifications. No codec inferred.

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.

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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

A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal profile versions from Technical Specifications.

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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.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review says the Charge 6, Flip 7 and other recent JBL speakers use Auracast and that a Charge 5 cannot link with these. The Charge 5 links through PartyBoost or PartyTogether. Stored false on that basis, the maker does not mention Auracast.

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

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly documents concurrent Bluetooth source connections.

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

21Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wireless Bluetooth Streaming explicitly up to two smartphones or tablets connected to speaker, taking turns playing music.

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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.

No6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Review describes the Charge 5 Wi-Fi as a newer, Wi-Fi enabled version of the Charge 5 that costs extra. The reviewed Charge 5 is the Bluetooth model. The maker spec sheet lists only Bluetooth and the SRD link under Wireless specification.

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.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly USB-C only charges speaker. USB-A can charge phone but cannot send music to speaker.

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.

AJBL Charge 5

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input
USB-A	1	Power-bank output

Source3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026QSG charging diagram confirms one USB-C charging connector. QSG POWERBANK diagram confirms separate USB-A output. SoundGuys confirms USB-C is charging-only.

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.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review explicitly states no microphone for phone calls.

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.

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Controls

Power, Bluetooth pairing, PartyBoost, Play/pause, Next track (double press), Volume up/down3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026QSG Bluetooth pairing, Play and PartyBoost diagrams show the top panel: PartyBoost, volume down, power, Bluetooth, volume up and play. One press plays or pauses and two presses skip to the next track. Tom's Guide and Trusted Reviews describe the same buttons.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Review describes backlit power and Bluetooth buttons and raised playback controls.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Top buttons: power, Bluetooth, volume up/down, play (double press for next song) and PartyBoost.

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

JBL Portable1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names JBL Portable.

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

iOS, Android4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026FAQ explicitly Android and iOS.

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

Yes3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026APP instruction says use JBL Portable for speaker configuration and software upgrade.

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

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly documents the built-in lithium-ion polymer 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.

20h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications up to 20 h, dependent on volume level and audio content. No test volume published.

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.

27Wh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published pack energy. No cell voltage assumed.

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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.

7,500mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal published capacity at the stated nominal pack voltage. Not power-bank output capacity.

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Nominal battery voltage

3.6V2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Literal nominal pack voltage published alongside Wh and mAh.

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Battery chemistry

Lithium-ion polymer2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications identifies lithium-ion polymer.

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.

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

4h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications full charge time. 5 V / 3 A condition.

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

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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.

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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.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

Yes1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Built-in powerbank explicitly charges mobile devices. USB-A output is separate from the USB-C charging input.

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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 pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact published IP rating. QSG specifies 1 m immersion for 30 minutes.

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

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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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.

Width223Height96.5Depth94mm(8.8 × 3.8 × 3.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly labels W x H x D. Literal mm body dimensions. Packaging dimensions excluded.

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.

960g(2.1 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Technical Specifications weight 0.96 kg / 2.11 lbs. The Quick Start Guide spec block states 0.98 kg, see the manual note. The spec sheet value is stored because SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi and Trusted Reviews also list 0.96 kg or 960 g.4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 960 g.6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Tech specs box lists 960g.8Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Full specs list 0.96 KG.

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

Fabric, Silicone, Rubber4Reviewsoundguys.com/jbl-charge-5-review-53379Read 10 October 2026Enclosure is wrapped in tough fabric with silicone bumpers on the sides. Rubber strips on the bottom.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/jbl-charge-5Read 10 October 2026Speaker is wrapped in mesh and has rubber end caps.

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

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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

JBL Charge 5, USB Type-C cable, Quick start guide, Warranty card and safety sheet2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. USB Type-C cable included. No power adapter in maker box inventory.

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.jbl.com/CHARGE5-.html1Maker product pagejbl.com/CHARGE5-.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model product page. Hardware details refer to this generation, not a Wi-Fi sibling or earlier model.

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

Spec sheet

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dwd4961329/pdfs/JBL_Charge5_SpecSheet_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker English spec sheet, both pages opened. Technical Specifications and Features and Benefits checked.

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

Manual

www.jbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdf3Owner's manualjbl.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-masterCatalog_Harman/default/dw680ff60e/pdfs/PA_JBL_Charge%205_QSG_Global.pdfRead 10 October 2026Exact generation maker Quick Start Guide. English instructions and technical-specification block opened. The QSG spec block lists 0.98 kg and the maker spec sheet lists 0.96 kg. See the weight_g note on the spec sheet.

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.

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