JBL Charge Essential 2 vs Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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| Feature |  JBL Charge Essential 2 |  Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,000.00 | KSh 22,500.00 |
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 32 hours playtime |
| Weight | — | 700g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Charge Essential 2 | Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black and Brass, Cream |
Design
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | — | 160 x 68 x 76 mm |
| Weight | — | 700g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | — | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 32 hours playtime |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | N/A — portable speaker design | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | N/A — no microphone or guitar input | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Features
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
| Lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | Rechargeable battery / USB charging | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | — | Up to 32 hours |
| Charging Time | — | USB-C, full charge in 3 hours; quick charge 20 min for 6 hours |
| Charging Port | — | USB-C, quick charge (20 minutes for 6 hours playtime) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Placement / Mounting | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Controls | — | Multifunction button for play/pause, volume, track skip |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 dust and water resistant |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Charge Essential 2 | Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Power Cable | USB charging cable | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | N/A | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | N/A — portable design | N/A — portable design |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Charge Essential 2 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | — | Two 2-inch full-range dynamic drivers, two passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | — | 65Hz - 20,000Hz |
| Total Power Output | — | 20W (2 x 10W Class D amplifiers) |
| Audio Features | — | Marshall signature sound, dynamic loudness, app EQ |
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