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Series

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

Select1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker names the Select line. The Select 4 Go is the entry model of that line.

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

A31X1, A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092, A31X10Q22Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Public store feed lists SKUs A31X1012, A31X1022, A31X1032, A31X1062, A31X1092 and A31X10Q2. A31X1 is the model on the EU declaration. Two-pack bundle SKUs are excluded. The store text says the latest version, so these SKUs are treated as the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. Old-revision SKUs such as A31X1011 and A31X1021 are left out because the Bluetooth version differs and is not a per-variant field.10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model A31X1, version V1.0, dated July 2025.

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.

194644207533, 194644207694, 194644207632, 194644207649, 194644207656, 1946442149752Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the six single-speaker SKUs. Two-pack bundles have no barcode.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026US store shows six colors in stock on 2026-10-15.

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.

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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.

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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

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Midnight Black, Pearl White, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021.jsRead 15 October 2026Color options Midnight Black, Pearl Blue, Minty Green, Cream White, Purple and Pearl White.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Maker calls it a portable speaker for showers, camping, hiking and biking.

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.

Mono4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026A single Select 4 Go does not support stereo sound.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Mono speaker with one full-range driver and one passive radiator.

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.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	1

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker. The driver size is not stored because the guide table lists 1.75 without a unit.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One 5W full-range speaker.

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.

14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026One passive radiator.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026One passive radiator.

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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5W1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says 5W output. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Audio Output Power 5W.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Output is 5W.

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.

Yes5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-get-the-best-sound-performance-from-my-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026Tells users to change EQ presets or customize the EQ in the soundcore app. The number of custom bands for this revision is not published by the maker.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Page advertises a Pro equalizer with finer frequency bands to customize.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer used a customizable 9-band EQ on firmware 3.4.0, the Bluetooth 5.4 revision. The band count of the current revision is not confirmed, so it is not stored.

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

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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.

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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.

soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost, Bass Boost3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026The app offers four EQ presets soundcore Signature, Balanced, Treble Boost and Bass Boost.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page describes TWS pairing for stereo separation. It also says the latest version cannot be TWS-paired with older versions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Two identical speakers pair as left and right channels. The current device cannot be TWS paired with previous batches, which are identified by the 7th SN digit.

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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True Wireless Stereo (TWS)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026TWS for two speakers.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026TWS mode only.

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

Yes7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 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.

6.03Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Version 6.0.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-features-have-been-upgraded-in-the-new-version-of-Select-4-GoRead 15 October 2026New version uses Bluetooth 6.0. The old version is Bluetooth 5.4 and the maker lists no other hardware change.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says Bluetooth 6.0.

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, AAC7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Supported codecs SBC and AAC.

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

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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.

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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.

30m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Bluetooth Range 30m / 98 ft.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Bsoundcore Select 4 Go

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026One USB-C charging port. The guide shows no other connector. No power-bank output is documented.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ says the speaker does not support Aux mode.

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.

No4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026No built-in microphone and no phone calls.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026No built-in microphone.

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

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Controls

Power 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.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, TWS pairing, Volume up/down, Play/pause, Next/previous track, Factory reset3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button table. Reset is Bluetooth plus Volume Up held for at least 8 seconds. Volume buttons adjust volume.9Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Button controls match the current guide.

Companion app

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

soundcore3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026soundcore app with EQ presets, auto power-off time and voice prompt settings.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Works with the soundcore app.

App platforms

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

iOS, Android4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026App is available for iOS and Android.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Firmware update prompt appears when the speaker connects to the app.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Firmware is updated from the soundcore app.

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

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table lists battery capacity. The speaker charges through USB-C.

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.

20h1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 20 hours on a single charge. The FAQ gives 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says up to 20H, varies by volume level and music content.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours at 40% volume in Balanced EQ mode. Varies with content, custom EQs and volume.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Up to 20 hours. Varies with volume and source.

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.

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2,400mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Battery Capacity 2400mAh/3.65V.

Nominal battery voltage

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3.65V3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Published together with the capacity. Wh is not published.

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.

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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.

4h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Charging Time 4H. FAQ says around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A charger.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Around 4 hours with a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026About 4 hours.

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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5 V DC, 1.5 A3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Power Input 5V 1.5A. The adapter data in the guide is for the optional Anker A2337 and is not the speaker input.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Names a certified 5V/1.5A wall charger.

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.

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

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

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Durability

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

IP671Maker product 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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says IP67 protection and immersion up to 3.3 ft deep for 30 minutes.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications table says Waterproof Level IP67.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026FAQ writes IPX67 and tells users to seal the waterproof cover. The guide and store page say IP67.7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026IP67.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page says the speaker can even float.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Reviewer says it is dustproof, waterproof and floats.

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.

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.

Loop strap1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 October 2026Page mentions the included strap.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Loop attachment to clip to a backpack.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Loop strap for hanging or clipping to a bag.

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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86.8dB13Reviewouteraudio.comRead 15 October 2026Reviewer volume test reliably reached 86.8 dB at 1 m. Test music, weighting and power source are not stated. The unit was the Bluetooth 5.4 revision reviewed in 2024. The maker says the new revision differs only in the Bluetooth chip.

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.

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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.

265g(9.3 oz)7Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a31x1Read 15 October 2026Japan page says about 265 g. Strap inclusion is not stated.11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Review header lists 263 g. The maker figure of about 265 g is stored.

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.

Fabric, Rubber11Reviewsoundguys.com/soundcore-select-4-go-review-is-this-the-best-budget-speaker-under-40-137094Read 15 October 2026Enclosure wrapped in durable fabric with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Anker_Soundcore_Select_4_GoRead 15 October 2026Fabric-wrapped body with a rubberized control strip and rubber feet.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AOKB-A31X19Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021296/en_US/000021296.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide A31X1 (2024 print) lists FCC ID 2AOKB-A31X1. The guide of the Bluetooth 6.0 revision does not print the ID, so the ID is assumed to be unchanged.

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 (Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU)10Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021297/en_US/000021297.pdfRead 15 October 2026Declaration to Directive 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

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.

Select 4 Go speaker, 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Soundcore-Select-4-Go-FAQRead 15 October 2026Speaker, 30cm A-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Wall charger 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

us.soundcore.com/products/a31x10211Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a31x1021Read 15 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.

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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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029047/en_US/000029047.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide A31X1 dated 2026-05-15 on the Soundcore support page. It is the Bluetooth 6.0 revision. The 2024 manual says Bluetooth 5.4.

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.

1.5years8Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 15 October 2026US warranty table lists speakers, all series, 18 months from purchase. The multi-language quick start guide shows a 24-month figure that includes 6 extra months after member registration in Japan. US statutory rights are excluded.

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