JBL Horizon 3 vs Marshall Emberton II
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| Feature |  JBL Horizon 3 |  Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 20,000.00 | KSh 23,000 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Weight | 0.78 kg | 0.7 kg |
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General
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JBL | Marshall |
| Model | Horizon 3 | Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black and Brass, Cream, Black and Steel |
Audio
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 x 1.5-inch full-range drivers | Two 2-inch 10W Full Range, Two Passive Radiators |
| Frequency Response | 65Hz - 20kHz | 60 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 2 x 5W RMS | 20 Watts (Class D Amplifiers) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 80 dB | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Maximum SPL | — | 87 dB SPL @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 2 x 10 W Class D amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dynamic Loudness; equaliser presets in Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Audio Features | — | True Stereophonic (360° Sound) |
Connectivity
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP V1.4, AVRCP V1.6 | — |
| Wired Inputs | USB-C charging | No wired audio input |
| USB | Bluetooth, USB-C charging, FM/DAB antenna | USB-C charging port |
| App Support | JBL ONE | Marshall Bluetooth App |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Power & Battery
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100-240V AC, ~50/60Hz | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | 30+ Hours |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | 3 Hours to Full (20 Min Fast Charge for 4 Hrs) |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | 20 Minutes = 4 Hours Playtime |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | USB-C |
| Power Consumption | — | 5.6-10.7 W charging supply |
Design & Controls
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 100% recycled polyester grille, 85% recycled PC/ABS frame | 50% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic |
| Controls | — | Multi-Directional Brass Control Knob |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 Water and Dust Resistance |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
Features
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Stack Mode (Sync Multiple Speakers) |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
What's in the Box
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Horizon 3 | Emberton II 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 |
Design
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 209 x 137 x 83 mm | 160 x 68 x 76 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 0.78 kg | 0.7 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | JBL Horizon 3 | Marshall Emberton II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |