Marshall Emberton II vs JBL Xtreme 2: which should you buy?

Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black & Brass
Marshall
5 lbs, featuring two 2-inch full-range drivers and two passive radiators delivering 20W output with Marshall's True Stereophonic 360° sound technology. It carries an IP67 dust- and water-resistance ra…
4.7 · 15,466 reviews
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JBL Xtreme 2, Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black
JBL
2 speaker rated IPX7 waterproof, making it well-suited for outdoor and water-adjacent environments such as the beach, backyard, or poolside. It offers up to 15 hours of playtime from its 10,000mAh bui…
4.7 · 15,354 reviews
$149.95
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Specs comparison

Marshall Emberton II…JBL Xtreme 2, Waterproof…
Price$149.95
Rating4.7★4.7★
Reviews15,46615,354
Output Power20 W40 W
Battery Life30 hrs15 hrs
WaterproofIP67IPX7
Bluetooth4.2
Weight24 oz84.32 oz
ChannelsStereoStereo
Driver51 mm
ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth
RGB LightsNoNo
Power BankNoNo
FloatableNoNo
Multi-SpeakerYesNo
Built-in MicNoNo
App ControlYesNo
RuggedYesYes

Verdict — which should you buy?

Pick Marshall Emberton II… for:
Camping
tagged "camping" — not on JBL
Quality
reviewers highlight "Quality", "Appearance"
All-day or multi-day use
30h vs 15h battery
Pick JBL Xtreme 2, Waterproof… for:
Pool
tagged "pool" — not on Marshall
Portability
reviewers highlight "Portability", "Bluetooth connectivity"
Louder outdoor or party use
40W vs 20W rated output
Buy JBL Xtreme 2, Waterpro…