Beats Pill vs Marshall Emberton 2

Name Beats Pill Marshall Emberton II
Image Beats Pill Marshall Emberton II
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $149.99 $149.99
Released 2024 2022
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 1× 2× 2″
Tweeters: 1× -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS Not specified 20 W
Frequency range Not specified 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ TWS ❌
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Amplify Mode ✔ (Stack)
Other (special) audio features? Speakerphone None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.3 5.1
Wi-Fi? ❌ ❌
NFC? (for pairing) ❌ ❌
Radio? ❌ ❌
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function) ✔ (calls) ❌
Guitar/mic input? ❌ ❌
USB-A playback? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX in? ❌ ❌
3.5 mm AUX out? ❌ ❌
Other in/outputs? USB-C audio ❌
Battery, power & charging
Battery? ✔ ✔
Battery life 24 hours 30 hours
Charge time Not specified 3 hrs
Battery capacity 23.76 Wh 19.29 Wh
Swappable battery? ❌ ❌
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-C ❌
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)? ❌ ❌
Sound effect buttons? ❌ ❌
Other (special) buttons? ❌ Multi-directional control knob
App? Beats app Marshall Bluetooth app
Voice assistant? Indirect control ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 7.1×21.9×7.0 6.8×16.0×7.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 8.6×2.8×2.8 2.68×6.30×2.99
Weight (kg): 0.68 0.7
Weight (lbs): 1.50 1.5
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? In hand or lanyard In hand
Color options: 3 colors: Black, red, gold 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-C to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? Carry lanyard -
More info
Model number A3211 1006234, 1006788, 1006237
User guide / manual Online manual Full manual
Official site link: Beatsbydre.com Marshall.com
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Key differences

The Beats Pill is newer (2024 vs 2022) and has a larger battery (23.76 Wh vs 19.29 Wh). The Marshall Emberton II has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0) and lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 24 hours).

Only on the Beats Pill: wireless stereo pairing (TWS), buit-in mic (calls), powerbank function (1× USB-C) and voice assistant (Indirect control). Other differences: Bluetooth (5.3 vs 5.1). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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