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Marshall Acton III vs Marshall Emberton III

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Marshall Acton III

Black

Marshall Acton III home speaker in black, front view with textured black grille, gold Marshall script and gold control knobs on the top panel
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The Acton III is the smallest speaker in Marshall's mains-powered home range: a single bass-reflex cabinet with one woofer on a 30 W Class D amplifier and two tweeters on 15 W Class D amplifiers. It connects over Bluetooth 5.2 or a 3.5 mm input and keeps analogue bass and treble knobs on the top panel.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth range10 m / 30 ftUp to 100 m in free field
Bluetooth version5.25.3 LE
Frequency range45–20,000 Hz65–20,000 Hz
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Marshall Emberton III

Black and Brass

Marshall Emberton III portable speaker in Black and Brass, front view with woven black grille, brass Marshall script and brass control jog on top
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The Emberton III is Marshall's compact battery-powered Bluetooth speaker: one IP67 enclosure with 2-inch 10 W full-range driver(s) (count not published), two passive radiators and a 2 × 38 W Class D amplifier. Marshall rates it for 32+ hours of play and lists Bluetooth 5.3 LE with LE Audio readiness and multipoint connectivity.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
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App

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Marshall Acton IIIMarshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android), with OTA software updates

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Marshall Emberton IIIMarshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android)

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App

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIMarshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android), with OTA software updates
Marshall Emberton IIIMarshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android)
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Bluetooth range

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Marshall Acton III10 m / 30 ft
Marshall Emberton IIIUp to 100 m in free field
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer figure; test conditions not stated.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications

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Bluetooth version

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Marshall Acton III5.2
Marshall Emberton III5.3 LE
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Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIISingle mains-powered Bluetooth home speaker with stereo output (one woofer and two tweeters in one cabinet)
Marshall Emberton IIISingle portable Bluetooth speaker with stereo output: 2-inch 10 W full-range driver(s) and two passive radiators; the full-range driver count is not published
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo with separate amplifiers for one woofer and two tweeters. Marshall's FAQ states the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo ('True Stereophonic' 360° sound) in one enclosure. The Drivers row reads '2” 10 W full range' and '2 passive radiators'; the '2”' is a size, and no quantity of full-range drivers is stated.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications

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Frequency range

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Marshall Acton III45–20,000 Hz
Marshall Emberton III65–20,000 Hz
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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Marshall Acton IIIActon III speaker, mains lead, user manual and legal and safety information
Marshall Emberton IIIEmberton III speaker, USB-C charging cable, user manual and legal and safety information
Sources
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · A strap is included only with the Brown colourway, not with Black and Brass.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications

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Audio inputs

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Marshall Acton IIIBluetooth 5.2 (LE Audio-ready) and 3.5 mm wired input
Marshall Emberton IIIBluetooth 5.3 LE (LE Audio-ready)
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No Wi-Fi, microphone or voice control. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth multipoint connectivity: Yes (Marshall product details). Bluetooth range up to 100 m in free field. No wired audio input is listed; the USB-C cable is for charging. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications

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Maximum sound pressure level

Marshall Acton III95 dB @ 1 m
Marshall Emberton III90 dB SPL @ 1 m
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Rated power and measurement basis

Marshall Acton IIIOne 30 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and two 15 W Class D amplifiers for the tweeters
Marshall Emberton III2 × 38 W Class D amplifier; drivers listed as 2-inch 10 W full range
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall does not state an RMS/peak basis or load. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 95 dB at 1 m.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall gives amplifier and driver ratings without an RMS/peak basis or load; not a loudness measurement. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 90 dB SPL at 1 m.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications

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Power supply

Marshall Acton IIIMains powered with supplied mains lead; mains input 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz
Marshall Emberton IIIBuilt-in rechargeable battery charged over USB-C (cable included): 32+ hours rated play time, 2-hour full charge, 20-minute charge gives 6 hours
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No battery. UK and US are separate regional products (UK product ID 1006006, EAN 7340055385008; US product ID 1006008, EAN 7340055385060); the plug type of each region's mains lead is not stated on the pages.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity is not published; play time is Marshall's rating. No mains adapter is included, and UK and US pages list the same product ID and EAN.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications

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Dimensions of each unit

Marshall Acton III170 × 150 × 260 mm (W × H × D)
Marshall Emberton III160 × 68 × 76.9 mm (W × H × D)
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Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · As published by Marshall (width, height, depth).

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications

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Weight

Marshall Acton III2.85 kg
Marshall Emberton III0.67 kg
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Marshall Acton III

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Marshall Emberton III

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Full specifications

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Source-backed specifications for Marshall Acton III and Marshall Emberton III
SpecificationMarshall Acton IIIMarshall Emberton III
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo with separate amplifiers for one woofer and two tweeters. Marshall's FAQ states the speaker is stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall lists the unit as stereo ('True Stereophonic' 360° sound) in one enclosure. The Drivers row reads '2” 10 W full range' and '2 passive radiators'; the '2”' is a size, and no quantity of full-range drivers is stated.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
Single mains-powered Bluetooth home speaker with stereo output (one woofer and two tweeters in one cabinet)Single portable Bluetooth speaker with stereo output: 2-inch 10 W full-range driver(s) and two passive radiators; the full-range driver count is not published
Frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
45–20,000 Hz65–20,000 Hz
Maximum sound pressure levelDifferent
Sources
95 dB @ 1 m90 dB SPL @ 1 m
Microphone
Sources
Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not providedBuilt-in microphone for hands-free calls
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No Wi-Fi, microphone or voice control. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth multipoint connectivity: Yes (Marshall product details). Bluetooth range up to 100 m in free field. No wired audio input is listed; the USB-C cable is for charging. Codecs are not published on the product page.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
Bluetooth 5.2 (LE Audio-ready) and 3.5 mm wired inputBluetooth 5.3 LE (LE Audio-ready)
Bluetooth versionDifferent
Sources
5.25.3 LE
Bluetooth rangeDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer figure; test conditions not stated.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
10 m / 30 ftUp to 100 m in free field
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall does not state an RMS/peak basis or load. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 95 dB at 1 m.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Marshall gives amplifier and driver ratings without an RMS/peak basis or load; not a loudness measurement. Maximum SPL is listed separately as 90 dB SPL at 1 m.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
One 30 W Class D amplifier for the woofer and two 15 W Class D amplifiers for the tweeters2 × 38 W Class D amplifier; drivers listed as 2-inch 10 W full range
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · No battery. UK and US are separate regional products (UK product ID 1006006, EAN 7340055385008; US product ID 1006008, EAN 7340055385060); the plug type of each region's mains lead is not stated on the pages.

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity is not published; play time is Marshall's rating. No mains adapter is included, and UK and US pages list the same product ID and EAN.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
Mains powered with supplied mains lead; mains input 100–240 V, 50–60 HzBuilt-in rechargeable battery charged over USB-C (cable included): 32+ hours rated play time, 2-hour full charge, 20-minute charge gives 6 hours
Battery life
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Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Not provided32+ hours
Tone controls
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Marshall Emberton III

No source recorded.

Analogue bass and treble knobs on the top panel; also adjustable in the appNot provided
AppDifferent
Sources
Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android), with OTA software updatesMarshall Bluetooth app (iOS & Android)
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Marshall Acton III

Manufacturer specification · As published by Marshall (width, height, depth).

Marshall Acton III Black (UK) — product page and specificationsMarshall Acton III Black (US) — product page and specifications
170 × 150 × 260 mm (W × H × D)160 × 68 × 76.9 mm (W × H × D)
WeightDifferent
Sources
2.85 kg0.67 kg
Enclosure
Sources
Marshall Emberton III

No source recorded.

Bass-reflexNot provided
Water resistance
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Marshall Acton III

No source recorded.

Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · Submersible in 1 m of water for up to 30 minutes per Marshall.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
Not providedIP67
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Marshall Emberton III

Manufacturer specification · A strap is included only with the Brown colourway, not with Black and Brass.

Marshall Emberton III Black and Brass (US) — product page and specificationsMarshall Emberton III Black and Brass (UK) — product page and specifications
Acton III speaker, mains lead, user manual and legal and safety informationEmberton III speaker, USB-C charging cable, user manual and legal and safety information
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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