Marshall Emberton 2 vs JBL Charge 5

Name Marshall Emberton II JBL Charge 5
Image Marshall Emberton II JBL Charge 5
Type Medium Medium
MSRP $149.99 $179.95
Released 2022 2021
Availability Available Available
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Speaker configuration
Audio channels 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
Woofers (or full range): 2× 2″ 1× 52×90 mm
Tweeters: - 1× 0,75″
Subwoofers: - -
Audio specs & features
Watts RMS 20 W 40 W
Frequency range 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless stereo pairing? ❌ ✔ via app
Party mode? (mono) ✔ (Stack) ✔ PartyBoost
Other (special) audio features? None None
Connectivity
Bluetooth version? 5.1 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 30 hours 20 hours
Charge time 3 hrs 4 hrs
Battery capacity 19.29 Wh 27 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? Marshall Bluetooth app JBL Portable app
Voice assistant? ❌ ❌
Lights
Colored LEDS? ❌ ❌
Strobe LEDS? ❌ ❌
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 6.8×16.0×7.6 9.65×22.3×9.4
Size (inch H×W×D): 2.68×6.30×2.99 3.76×8.7×3.67
Weight (kg): 0.7 0.96
Weight (lbs): 1.5 2.11
Physical features
IP Code IP67 IP67
Transportation method? In hand In hand
Color options: 3 colors: Black&brass, black&steel, cream 6 colors
Other features? - -
In the box
Charger/cables? USB-A to USB-C USB-A to USB-C
Accessories? - -
More info
Model number 1006234, 1006788, 1006237 JBLCHARGE5
User guide / manual Full manual Quick start guide
Official site link: Marshall.com JBL.com
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Key differences

The Marshall Emberton II is newer (2022 vs 2021), has more audio channels (2.0 vs 1.0), lasts longer per charge (30 hours vs 20 hours) and is lighter (0.7 kg vs 0.96 kg).

The JBL Charge 5 costs $29.96 more ($179.95 vs $149.99), is more powerful (40 W vs 20 W) and has a larger battery (27 Wh vs 19.29 Wh).

Only on the JBL Charge 5: wireless stereo pairing (via app) and powerbank function (1× USB-A 10W). Both have IP67 water and dust resistance.

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