JBL Horizon 3 vs Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker
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| Feature |  JBL Horizon 3 |  Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,000.00 | KSh 22,500.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 32 hours playtime |
| Weight | 0.78 kg | 700g |
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General
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Horizon 3 | Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black and Brass, Cream |
Design
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 209 x 137 x 83 mm | 160 x 68 x 76 mm |
| Weight | 0.78 kg | 700g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Rechargeable lithium-ion, up to 32 hours playtime |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 | — |
| Wired Inputs | USB-C charging | — |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna | — |
| App Support | JBL ONE | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 product | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | Sunrise alarm, ambient light, JBL ONE app control | — |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers | Two 2-inch full-range dynamic drivers, two passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz | 65Hz - 20,000Hz |
| Total Power Output | 2 x 5W RMS | 20W (2 x 10W Class D amplifiers) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 80 dB | — |
| Audio Features | — | Marshall signature sound, dynamic loudness, app EQ |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100-240V AC, ~50/60Hz | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | Up to 32 hours |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | USB-C, full charge in 3 hours; quick charge 20 min for 6 hours |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | — |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | USB-C, quick charge (20 minutes for 6 hours playtime) |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 100% recycled polyester grille, 85% recycled PC/ABS frame | — |
| Controls | — | Multifunction button for play/pause, volume, track skip |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 dust and water resistant |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton III Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Horizon 3 | 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 |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Power Cable | — | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
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