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Series

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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.

GRAB, GRAB.ACANLBK, GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK, GRAB.AEUSLBK11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page data: model name GRAB and SKU GRAB.ACANLBK for Black in Canada. The Australia, EU and UK and Spain pages carry GRAB.AAUSLBK, GRAB.AEUTLBK and GRAB.AEUSLBK.

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

8806096641835, 8806096488508, 880609632738812Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026UK spec table: Barcode (EAN Code) 8806096641835 for GRAB.AEUTLBK. The Australia page lists 8806096488508 for GRAB.AAUSLBK and the Spain page lists 8806096327388 for GRAB.AEUSLBK.13Maker product pagelg.com/au/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Australia spec table barcode 8806096488508.14Maker product pagelg.com/es/altavoces/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spain spec table EAN code 8806096327388.

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

January 202515Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Unveiled at CES in January 2025.

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

Available11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026The page offers the speaker for sale with Buy Now and stock alert buttons. Retailers also list it.

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.

$149.9915Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Officially priced at $149.99 / 129.98 GBP / AU$229. The LG press release of 14 April 2025 prints the rounded $149.16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026Lists xboom Grab at $149, rounded. T3 and TechRadar give $149.99.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026MSRP $149.99.

$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.

€16917Reviewhifi.de/test/lg-xboom-grab-test-229706Read 15 October 2026German test of 25 April 2025 lists Preis 169 Euro. Baur.de prints a UVP of 169,00 EUR. Price includes VAT. Germany.

€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.

US16Press releasetomorrowsworldtoday.comRead 15 October 2026The USD price is the US price. The release lists xboom by will.i.am at LG.com and LG-authorized retailers.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Warm Grey11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Black / Warm Grey.

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.

Portable11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026LG markets a portable Bluetooth speaker with a carrying strap, IP67 and a long battery.

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.

Mono18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public cons and pros list: downmixes stereo content to mono, unless paired with another unit. LG lists 1.1ch (2 way).20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the LG xboom Grab is a mono 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.

ALG xboom Grab

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)	Width (mm)	Height (mm)
Woofer (racetrack)	1	Not available	80	45
Dome tweeter	1	16	Not available	Not available

Source11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: woofer unit 80 x 45 mm (racetrack, one) and a 16 mm dome tweeter by Peerless (one). The number of channels is 1.1ch (2 way). No driver power rating is 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.

211Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: passive radiator Yes (2).

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.

30W11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Power 20 W + 10 W. The basis is not stated and the split between woofer and tweeter is not named. 30 W is the sum of the two printed figures. TechRadar says a 10 W tweeter and a 20 W racetrack woofer.

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.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Custom (App) and Standard. Custom is the user EQ in the LG ThinQ app.

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.

619Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review: in the Sound Effect section of the LG ThinQ app you can choose four presets or use a 6-band EQ.

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

Yes3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pressing the MY button twice starts Space Calibration, which selects the optimal sound settings. The LG page says it adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Space Calibration adjusts sound output to the size and layout of the room. AI Sound analyzes the audio and adjusts the sound to the genre.

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

AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard, Voice Enhance11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026EQ rows: AI Sound, Bass Boost, Standard. The battery footnote and the manual also name Voice Enhance mode. The page offers rhythm, melody and voice modes or AI selection.

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.

Yes9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo mode: two speakers of the same model, one plays left and one plays right.

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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.

Party Link, Auracast9Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content13.htmlRead 15 October 2026Party Link Stereo and Multi modes. Party Link is only available among Auracast-supported LG models. No maximum number of speakers is published.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 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.

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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, AAC, LC35Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content7.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth specifications: codec SBC, AAC, LC3. The LG spec table lists only AAC and SBC.

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.

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: using Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast broadcasts audio to multiple compatible speakers at once.

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

Yes10Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content14.htmlRead 15 October 2026The speaker can listen to Auracast broadcasts through the LG ThinQ app. Party Link between speakers also uses Auracast-supported models.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page: Auracast audio broadcasting for multi-speaker connection.

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

Yes6Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi phone pairing: up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected at the same time.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Multipoint Yes.

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

26Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content8.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. Not available while Party Link Stereo or Multi mode is active.

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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.

No18Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/lg/xboom-grabRead 15 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi No.

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.

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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.

ALG xboom Grab

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input (DC IN)

Source4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back panel: DC IN takes a USB (C-type) cable to charge the speaker battery. No other connector is listed.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content9.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hands-free calls: answer, end, decline and mute from the Play/Pause button using the built-in microphone.

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.

Google Assistant, Siri8Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content10.htmlRead 15 October 2026Turn on Google Assistant or Siri on the connected smartphone and use it through the speaker microphone. A phone is required. Android support depends on country.

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Controls

Power, Volume, Play/pause (also track skip, calls and voice command), Bluetooth pairing, Party Link, MY button (also Space Calibration)3Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content2.htmlRead 15 October 2026Top buttons: Power, Volume, Play/Pause (also next and previous track, hands-free and voice command), Bluetooth, Party Link, MY. A microphone sits on the body.

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

LG ThinQ2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026The LG ThinQ app gives EQ, Party Link, Lighting, Sleep Timer and settings.

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, Android2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Installing app page: Android 9.0 or higher and iOS 15.0 or higher.

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

Yes11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Upgrade Manager (FOTA) Yes. T3 says updates install through the LG ThinQ app.21Reviewt3.com/tech/audio/lg-xboom-grab-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the LG ThinQ app installs updates to the device, shows the battery level and changes lighting settings.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026A lighting indicator can be switched off with the Volume and MY buttons together or in the LG ThinQ app. It shows status and also gives the lighting effects described on the LG page.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Lighting Yes. AI Lighting syncs with the music.

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Lighting modes

Ambient, Party, Voice11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026AI Lighting: choose Ambient, Party or Voice mode.

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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

Yes1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications power supply row: built-in rechargeable 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.

19h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Operating time about 19 hours at 50% volume, no lighting and Voice Enhance EQ (internal test). The LG product pages say up to 20 hours with the same conditions. The manual is stored. Actual usage time may vary.11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Page and spec table: up to 20 hours at 50% volume with Bluetooth and Voice Enhance mode on and no lighting. The manual says about 19 hours and is stored.

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.

4,700mAh1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Battery capacity 4,700 mAh. No voltage or Wh figure is published.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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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.

3h1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging time 3 hours or lower. The charging section says it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. The AC adapter is not supplied. LG recommends a 5 V adapter above 2 A.

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.

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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

No4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026The back panel lists only the DC IN charging port and no output port. HeadphoneCheck says it cannot double as a power bank.19Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/lg-xboom-grab-by-will-i-amRead 15 October 2026Review says the xboom Grab cannot double as a power bank.20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Review FAQ: the speaker does not offer USB charging of other devices.

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

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

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Durability

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

IP671Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026IP67: dust-tight and water resistant up to 1 m for up to 30 minutes in fresh water. Tested under controlled laboratory conditions.

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

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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.

Strap4Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Strap on the back. Lifting the straps on both sides makes a hand strap.

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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.

9.62h20Measurementsoundguys.com/lg-xboom-grab-review-is-this-the-best-jbl-flip-alternative-146889Read 15 October 2026Own test: a consistent music source at 80 dB measured from one metre away lasted 9 hours 37 minutes (9.62 h) with the light show enabled. The review gives no firmware, sound mode or source details. The unit came from LG.

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.

Width211Height71.6Depth70mm(8.3 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content23.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specifications: dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 211.0 x 71.6 x 70.0 mm. The speaker lies on its long axis, so the 211 mm length is the width.

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.

700g(1.5 lb)12Maker product pagelg.com/uk/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Spec table: net weight 0.7 kg, gross weight 1.1 kg with packaging. The Canada page gives the same. TechRadar says 700 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

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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

MIL-STD-810H11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Tested to MIL-STD-810H for high temperature, rain, vibration, impact, salt water spray, sand dust and flooding. Certification date December 18, 2024, result pass. The tests do not state a drop height.

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

LG xboom Grab, Strap (attached), USB cable, Warranty card22Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content5.htmlRead 15 October 2026Charging page: connect the supplied USB cable. The AC adapter is not supplied. The LG spec table lists strap and warranty card as accessories.

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.lg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grab11Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/speakers/xboom/grabRead 15 October 2026Maker's Canada page, the one the speaker data was read from. The LG US page returned a block to the fetch.

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

gscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.html2Owner's manualgscs-manual.lge.com/PNZ/GRABCUSARev03/English/content1.htmlRead 15 October 2026Official LG xboom Grab online owner's manual, Rev03.

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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