JBL Charge 4 vs Marshall Emberton 2

Name JBL Charge 4 Marshall Emberton II
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Type Medium Medium
MSRP $179.95 $149.99
Released 2018 2022
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Speaker configuration
Audio channels 1.0 (mono) 2.0 (stereo)
Woofers (or full range): 50×90 mm 2× 2″
Tweeters: - -
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 30 W 20 W
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ Connect+ ✔ (Stack)
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 4.2 5.1
Wi-Fi?
NFC? (for pairing)
Radio?
Audio inputs & outputs
Buit-in mic? (and function)
Guitar/mic input?
USB-A playback?
3.5 mm AUX in?
3.5 mm AUX out?
Other in/outputs?
Battery, power & charging
Battery?
Battery life 20 hours 30 hours
Charge time 4 hrs 3 hrs
Battery capacity 27 Wh 19.29 Wh
Swappable battery?
Charging port(s): USB-C USB-C
Powerbank function? Yes; 1× USB-A 10W
Buttons & controls
Sound mode button(s)?
Sound effect buttons?
Other (special) buttons? Multi-directional control knob
App? JBL Portable app Marshall Bluetooth app
Voice assistant?
Lights
Colored LEDS?
Strobe LEDS?
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 9.5×22.0×9.3 6.8×16.0×7.6
Size (inch H×W×D): 3.7×8.7×3.7 2.68×6.30×2.99
Weight (kg): 0.965 0.7
Weight (lbs): 2.12 1.5
Physical features
IP Code IPX7 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 10+ colors 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number JBLCHARGE4 1006234, 1006788, 1006237
User guide / manual Quick start guide Full manual
Official site link: JBL.com Marshall.com
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