Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore vs Marshall Emberton II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Bang & OlufsenBeosound Explore | MarshallEmberton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2021 | May 2022 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Portable speaker | Portable speaker |
| Channels | – | Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | Two 1.8-inch full-range drivers; 360° sound | Two 2-inch 10 W full-range dynamic drivers and two passive radiators, in a sealed cabinet; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Amplifiers | 2 × 30 W class D | Two 10 W class D |
| Frequency response | 56 Hz – 22.7 kHz; up to 91 dB SPL at 1 m; bass capability 59 dB SPL at 1 m | 60 Hz – 20 kHz; up to 87 dB SPL at 1 m |
| Room tuning | Five EQ presets and a custom EQ in the Bang & Olufsen app | EQ presets in the Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; SBC; multipoint for two devices; Apple, Google and Microsoft fast pairing | Bluetooth 5.1; 10 m range |
| Ports | USB-C for charging and streaming (5 V, 3 A) | USB-C for charging |
| Multi-room | Stereo pairing with a second Beosound Explore | Stack Mode with other Emberton II speakers |
| App | Bang & Olufsen app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Design | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | Up to 27 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 0.631 kg (better) | 0.7 kg |
| Battery life detail | Up to 27 hours at typical volume; 2,400 mAh; 2 hours to charge at 5 V / 3 A | Over 30 hours; 3 hours to charge; 20 minutes of charging gives 4 hours |
| Controls | Top-panel buttons, usable with gloves | Multi-directional control knob and Bluetooth pairing button on top |
| Microphones | None | None |
| Mounting | Aluminium carabiner and integrated strap | – |
| Size | 81 × 124 × 81 mm (W × H × D); 637 g with the carabiner | 160 × 68 × 76 mm (W × H × D) |
| Colours | Black Anthracite, Green, Grey Mist | Black and Brass, Cream, Black and Steel |
| In the box | Beosound Explore, carabiner, USB-C to USB-A cable (0.5 m), quick start guide | Emberton II, USB-C cable, user manual with legal and safety information |
