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Series

Emberton1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

Roam13Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/charging-sonos-roam-productsRead 8 October 2026Maker groups Roam, Roam SL and Roam 2 under Charging Sonos Roam products. Series is Roam, while the marketed generation and sale SKU remain Roam 2 / ROAM2US1BLK. Support only describes charging to 50%, so no full-charge time is extrapolated.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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

ROAM2US1BLK, S271Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact current US Black Roam 2 ProductGroup JSON-LD variant names SKU ROAM2US1BLK, GTIN13 8720862502680 and InStock offer. S27 is the separate shared regulatory model, sourced to the maker declaration. Original Roam, Roam SL, charging set and other colour SKUs are excluded.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker EU declaration dated July 22, 2025 explicitly lists ROAM, ROAM SL and ROAM2 under shared regulatory Model S27. S27 is a regulatory family identity, not a claim that their features or sale SKUs are interchangeable.

GTIN / EAN

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.

87208625026801Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 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.

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.

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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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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$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.

$1793Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact launch fact sheet lists USD 179 and EUR 199 for Roam 2. Normal product, not a wireless charger bundle. US sales-tax treatment is 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.

€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.

€1993Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original normal Roam 2 launch EUR 199. VAT treatment is not explicitly described in the fact sheet.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

US1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

Portable1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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.

Mono5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 review explicitly identifies mono playback in one speaker. Two drivers are frequency-specific transducers, not two stereo channels.

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.

AMarshall 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.

BSonos Roam 2

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	1
Elliptical midwoofer	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026One powered tweeter and one powered midwoofer with two Class-H amplifiers. Maker gives no transducer dimensions or continuous amplifier watts. No passive radiator count is inferred from this powered-driver inventory.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

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.

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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.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026User can adjust bass and treble. Loudness is a separate setting, not a third frequency band. Automatic Trueplay is separate from these manual adjustments.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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25Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Review and pictured app explicitly identify a 2-band adjustable EQ, bass and treble. Loudness toggle and Auto Trueplay are not additional user-adjustable frequency bands.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Automatic Trueplay adapts audio to environment/content. It must initially be enabled in the Sonos app. Current manual says microphone enabled and registered speaker are required. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi operation are supported after setup.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Trueplay adapts to environment/content and requires registration and microphones enabled. No setting is inferred from speaker orientation alone.

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

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.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

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Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Two compatible Roam 2 speakers can be assigned left/right channels through the Sonos app on Wi-Fi. Maker exact pairing support clarifies Bluetooth playback can feed that pair only while connected to Wi-Fi. Standalone Bluetooth-only stereo pairing away from Wi-Fi is not supported.4Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/article/pair-sonos-roam-2-with-a-bluetooth-deviceRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 pairing support explicitly says two Roam 2s in a stereo pair can play Bluetooth audio when connected to Wi-Fi. Stereo pairing is unavailable away from Wi-Fi. This prevents implying a Bluetooth-only stereo pair.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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Sonos multiroom over Wi-Fi2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Sonos app network grouping of Roam 2 with other compatible Sonos products. Sound Swap transfers playback to a nearby product. This is Wi-Fi ecosystem linking, not Auracast or a published maximum group-size claim.

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.

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

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

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.

5.32Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 guide explicitly claims Bluetooth 5.3. This current manual claim takes precedence under the repository maker-document hierarchy. The current shop Tech Specs says 5.2 and original launch fact sheet says 5.0. Discrepancy is retained here, with no inferred hardware revision, update date or firmware bridge.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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.

SBC, AAC5Reviewsoundguys.com/sonos-roam-2-review-119162Read 8 October 2026Matching Roam 2 review explicitly identifies SBC and AAC receive codecs. No aptX, LDAC, LC3 or LE Audio reception is inferred from the claimed Bluetooth version. Original Roam standardized battery-test values are not transferred to Roam 2.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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

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

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

No6Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026

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

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.

16Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/roam-2Read 8 October 2026Public Podcasts overview states only one audio source can pair at a time, and public discussion identifies lack of concurrent multi-device support. Stored 1 counts concurrent Bluetooth source devices, not Wi-Fi grouping or pairing memory. Protected numerical latency, battery, frequency-response and SPL tables were not read or copied. Public roughly five-hour battery prose lacks the needed complete test conditions and is not presented as a precise measured value.

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

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.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026

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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802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide publishes 802.11a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 or 5 GHz. Original launch fact sheet omits 802.11a. The current exact manual wins. No 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 6 feature is inferred.

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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AirPlay 22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Apple AirPlay 2 over Wi-Fi, Apple iOS 11.4 or higher. Sonos multiroom linking is separately represented, not an assumed Bluetooth broadcast protocol.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

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.

No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 connectivity section states music can arrive only wirelessly and USB-C does not allow music playback. Charging input is not USB digital audio.

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

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.

No8Reviewhifi.de/test/sonos-roam-2-test-205052Read 8 October 2026The same explicit wireless-only source statement excludes USB storage-device music playback. No USB file formats are inferred.

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.

AMarshall 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.

BSonos Roam 2

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging power input

Source2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Complete Roam 2 Connector Panel has separate Bluetooth button, power button and one USB-C charging port. No charging base is counted as a speaker connector. USB port protocol version is 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.

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.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 feature discussion explicitly says it cannot be used as a speakerphone or for conference calls on Bluetooth. Its microphone is for voice control/Trueplay, not phone-call support.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact guide: Sonos Voice Control on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with playback commands limited on Bluetooth. Amazon Alexa works on Wi-Fi. Setup, language and region availability apply. Google Assistant is not claimed.

Controls

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.

Play/pause, track skip and replay button, Volume up and down buttons, Microphone mute button, Bluetooth pairing button, Power, sleep and wake button1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 20262Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Roam 2 guide describes play/pause and track controls, volume plus/minus, microphone mute, Bluetooth pairing and independent power/sleep/wake buttons. LED status indicators are not classified as entertainment lighting.

Companion app

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

Sonos9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

iOS, iPadOS, Android, macOS, Windows9Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 8 October 2026Current Sonos app supports iOS/iPadOS and Android mobile devices. Sonos desktop controller supports macOS and Windows with reduced system-management features. Initial setup and adding products require mobile app. Sonos S1 is not the Roam 2 app and its different minimum versions are excluded. Web controller is not counted as a separate native OS app.

User firmware updates

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.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/update-your-sonos-speakersRead 8 October 2026Maker provides user system software update checks and automatic updates in the current Sonos iOS/Android app. Roam 2 is a current Sonos network speaker. Wi-Fi/app setup is required for this route, not a standalone Bluetooth update claim.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iiiRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 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.

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.

10h1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Up to 10 hours continuous music playback on one charge at moderate volumes. This is normal playback, not ten-day sleep retention or a battery-saving-mode total. Exact volume, connection, codec and firmware conditions are not specified. Runtime varies with usage.

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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18Wh2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Roam 2 Specifications Battery row explicitly publishes 18 Wh. This is pack energy, not USB input power, sleep duration or a calculation from an assumed voltage.

Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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5,000mAh1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Current exact product Tech Specs explicitly claims a Li-ion 5000 mAh battery. Nominal battery voltage is not published here and is not back-calculated from the separate 18 Wh guide claim.

Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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.

Lithium-ion1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

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.

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.

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Quick charge duration

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.

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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USB-C: 5 V / 3 A port rating1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact speaker USB-C Port table publishes 15 W, 5 V / 3 A. Stored text preserves the device port voltage/current rating. Current guide also gives a 5-12 W charger-delivery range for maximum charging speed and several minimum-adapter recommendations. These are different/unclear bases, so charging_input_max_w is not inferred from either charger advice or the port rating.

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

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.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/sonos-roam-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Roam 2 Design paragraph explicitly says no reverse charging, while describing USB-C charging and Qi reception. Wireless charging reception is not power-bank output.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Speaker can be charged with any Qi-certified wireless charger or optional Sonos Roam Wireless Charger. Accessory is sold separately, not supplied.

Durability

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

IP671Maker product 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.

IP671Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker IP67 dustproof and waterproof claim, immersion at 1 m for up to 30 minutes. Does not establish floating or a 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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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact product features explicitly state Drop resistant and describe shock-absorbing materials protecting against drops. No quantified height or surface is published.

Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Width62Height168Depth60mm(2.4 × 6.6 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Maker labels height 168 mm, width 62 mm, depth 60 mm in upright orientation. Use the explicitly labelled metric axes, not an unlabeled tuple or a review that transposes width and depth.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

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.

430g(15.2 oz)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Published 0.43 kg speaker mass converts exactly to 430 g. Built-in battery included, packaging, USB cable and optional wireless charging base excluded. Rounded 0.95 lb claim is not converted separately.

Body materials

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.

Silicone end caps3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker fact sheet explicitly describes protective silicone end caps. Other enclosure materials are not named and are not guessed from appearance.

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)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.

EU Declaration of Conformity (2014/53/EU RED), RoHS II (2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU)12Maker spec sheet (PDF)sonos.com/pdfs/conformity/roam2.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current maker S27 declaration explicitly covers Roam 2 under RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU with the 2015/863/EU amendment. Model-level EU declarations only, not an inferred FCC ID for the selected US sale SKU.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Sonos Roam 2, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (1.2 m), Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026Standalone US speaker package: Roam 2, 1.2 m USB-C-to-C cable, setup guide and legal/warranty documents. USB power adapter and wireless charger are not included.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-black1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/roam-2-blackRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/roam2/roam2factsheet.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sonos Roam 2 single-page maker fact sheet. Its historical Bluetooth 5.0 and abbreviated Wi-Fi list are not copied into current connectivity fields.

Manual

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.

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/roam22Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/roam2Read 8 October 2026Current exact Sonos Roam 2 product guide and its Roam 2 Specifications block were read. Shared navigation links to other products are not evidence for their specifications.

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.

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.

1year11Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/terms-of-useRead 8 October 2026US terms Section 10(a) manufacturer warranty lasts one year after original purchase. US reference-market warranty only, excluding statutory consumer rights and different regional warranty terms.

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