| Name | Sony SRS-XE300 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| Type | Medium | Medium |
| MSRP | $199.99 | $149.99 |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Speaker configuration | ||
| Audio channels | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| Woofers (or full range): | 2× 49×71 mm | 2× 2″ |
| Tweeters: | - | - |
| Subwoofers: | - | - |
| Audio specs & features | ||
| Watts RMS | Not specified | 20 W |
| Frequency range | Not specified | 60.0 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Wireless stereo pairing? | ✔ via app | ❌ |
| Party mode? (mono) | ✔ (Party Connect) | ✔ (Stack) |
| Other (special) audio features? | Speakerphone | None |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth version? | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi? | ❌ | ❌ |
| NFC? (for pairing) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Radio? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio inputs & outputs | ||
| Buit-in mic? (and function) | ✔ (calls, voice control) | ❌ |
| 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 | 24 hours | 30 hours |
| Charge time | 5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery capacity | 19.98 Wh | 19.29 Wh |
| Swappable battery? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port(s): | USB-C | USB-C |
| Powerbank function? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Sound mode button(s)? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Sound effect buttons? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other (special) buttons? | Battery stamina mode | Multi-directional control knob |
| App? | Sony Music Center | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Voice assistant? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Lights | ||
| Colored LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Strobe LEDS? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 23.8×10.5×11.9 | 6.8×16.0×7.6 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 9.37×4.13×4.69 | 2.68×6.30×2.99 |
| Weight (kg): | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Weight (lbs): | 2.87 | 1.5 |
| Physical features | ||
| IP Code | IP67 | IP67 |
| Transportation method? | In hand | In hand |
| Color options: | 3 colors: Black, white, blue | 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 | SRS-XE300 | 1006234, 1006788, 1006237 |
| User guide / manual | Help Guide | Full manual |
| Official site link: | Sony.com | Marshall.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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