Marshall Emberton II
Score: 89/100
Ultimate Ears EVERBOOM Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker,
Score: 96/100$159.99
Rankings
The EVERBOOM delivers loud, 360° sound and rugged durability, making it ideal for outdoor parties. Its long battery life and extensive range are offset by occasional Bluetooth issues and the lack of a wired aux input.
The Emberton II delivers long-lasting battery life, rugged IP67 protection and 360° true stereophonic sound in a stylish, compact package, but lacks a microphone, aux input and advanced codecs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 hoursbest | 20 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 hoursbest | 3 hoursbest |
10 meters | 54.864 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 118 gbest | 1,420 g |
20 wattsbest | — | |
50.8 mmbest | — | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
20,000 Hzbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 10 meters | 54.864 meters |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 30 hours | 20 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 118 g | 1420 g |
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Professional reviewers praise the rich, full-range sound, rugged build and long battery, while criticizing the missing microphone, limited codec support and DSP-induced sound changes at high volume.
Everyday users love the impressive sound quality, extended battery life and durable design, though they note the absence of a speakerphone and occasional DSP-related tonal shifts.
“Sound is good, app is easy to use”
“Waterproof is good”
“Outdoor Boost really does sound better outside”
Professional reviewers commend the EVERBOOM for its loud, 360° sound, rugged IP67 design, and impressive battery life, but note that it sacrifices audio nuance and can suffer Bluetooth dropouts after updates.
Everyday users love the robust sound, waterproof durability, and UE app features, while recurring complaints focus on Bluetooth stability and the missing aux input.
