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Marshall Emberton II vs Ultimate Ears BOOM 4
Product A: Marshall
49 of 96 known
Change Marshall Emberton II
Product B: Ultimate Ears
51 of 96 known
Change Ultimate Ears BOOM 4
37 of 87 fields differ
- 19 different values
- 18 known for one only
- 17 the same
- 33 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 82 wireless speakers.
- Playback time (claimed)A: 30hB: 15hMarshall is 15 h higher.
- Lowest frequencyLower is betterA: 60HzB: 90HzMarshall is 30 Hz lower.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMarshall: 160 × 68 mm
- BUltimate Ears: 73 × 184 mm
Weight
0 to 25,000 g
All 96 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Ultimate Ears BOOM 38Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-4Read 10 October 2026Trusted Reviews says a successor to the UE Boom 3 finally arrived in the Boom 4.9Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-3Read 23 October 2026RTINGS shows a notice on the BOOM 3 page that it was replaced by the Ultimate Ears BOOM 4.
Successor
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.
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€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.
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Markets
Colours
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.
Raspberry Red, Enchanting Lilac, Active Black, Cobalt Blue1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-4Read 10 October 2026
Audio
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Audio channels
Audio drivers
AMarshall Emberton II
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic full-range | 2 | 50.8 |
BUltimate Ears BOOM 4
| Driver type | Count | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Active audio driver | 2 | 40 |
Source1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-4Read 10 October 2026Specs and Compatibility: two 1.57 in (40 mm) active drivers and two 1.81 x 2.57 in (46.1 x 65.2 mm) passive radiators. Support page lists rounded 2 inch sizes. Rated power not published.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139015760279-Specification-BOOM-4Read 10 October 2026Support Speaker Specifications: two active drivers and two passive radiators. Support lists a rounded 2 inch driver. The maker product page and Trusted Reviews give 40 mm, which is stored. The support passive radiator size of 2 x 4 inch also differs from the product page 46.1 x 65.2 mm, so the support sizes are treated as rounded.8Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/ultimate-ears-boom-4Read 10 October 2026Full specs list 2x 40mm active drivers.
Passive radiators
Rated audio power
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Rated audio power on mains
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Audio output power (unspecified rating)
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Peak audio power
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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)
Frequency response upper limit (claimed)
Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)
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Adjustable equalizer
Equalizer bands
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Automatic sound adjustment
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Sound modes
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.
Signature, Bass Boost, Cramped Space, Deep Relaxation, Podcast/Vocal1Maker product pageultimateears.com/en-us/shop/p/boom-4Read 10 October 2026Key features: Signature sound plus four pre-set EQ modes in the UE | BOOM app: Bass Boost, Cramped Space, Deep Relaxation and Podcast/Vocal.
Wireless stereo pairing
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Speaker link protocols
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 Bluetooth group speakers
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth audio playback
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth codecs
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 Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint source devices
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Bluetooth range (claimed)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standards
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Network audio protocols
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USB audio input
USB drive playback
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USB audio file formats
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Ports
AMarshall Emberton II
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Power input for charging |
BUltimate Ears BOOM 4
| Connector | Count | Role |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Charging input |
Controls and software
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Speakerphone
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 assistants
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Controls
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.
Power, Bluetooth pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Magic Button playlist shortcut, Battery level2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/17139015760279-Specification-BOOM-4Read 10 October 2026
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
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 lighting
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Lighting modes
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Smart home
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Matter controller
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Thread border router
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Zigbee hub
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Battery and charging
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Built-in battery
Playback time (claimed)
Playback with battery extension (claimed)
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
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Nominal battery voltage
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Battery chemistry
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 battery
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Full charge time
Quick charge duration
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Playback after quick charge
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Charging input rating
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Max charging input
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USB Power Delivery charging
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Charges other devices
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Max power-bank output
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Wireless charging
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Durability
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Dust and water rating
Drop resistance
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Drop test height
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Carry features
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Measured
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Playback time (measured)
12h6Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/ultimate-ears/boom-4Read 10 October 2026Public Outdoors verdict states 12 hours of battery life for the tested BOOM 4. Locked numeric tables were not read. Maker claim is 15 hours.7Measurementrtings.com/speaker/tests/active-features/batteryRead 10 October 2026Public method: latest firmware, full charge, audio track looped at 80 dB SPL from 1 m until the speaker runs out of charge. Speaker-specific sound mode, EQ and firmware are not published.
Max sound pressure (measured)
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Low-frequency extension (measured)
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High-frequency extension (measured)
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Audio latency (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Weight
Body materials
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.
Post-consumer recycled plastic, Recycled polyester fabric3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/The-Rugged-Ultimate-Ears-EVERBOOM-Superior-Sound-That-Is-Waterproof-Dustproof-and-Floatable/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026BOOM 4 plastic components minimum 52% PCR by weight. Fabric is 100% PCR polyester. Packaging excluded.
Certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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.
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In the box
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In the box
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.
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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 number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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