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Series

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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-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.

$149.9915Reviewtechradar.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.

$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.

€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.

€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.

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-iiiRead 8 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 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.

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-iiiRead 8 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-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.

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 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.

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-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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.

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-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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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-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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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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)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

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 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.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-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

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/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.

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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.