Between the SoundLink Max and Emberton III, the SoundLink Max comes out ahead in output power and low-end response, while the Emberton III wins on battery. Overall, the SoundLink Max scores 73.1 and the Emberton III scores 66.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SoundLink Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 66.8), but the 6.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the SoundLink Max if you care most about output power and low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, low-end response.
Pick the Emberton III if you care most about battery. Its strongest claims are battery.
Both ship with comparable water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SoundLink Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Bose - SoundLink Max wins
- ▲Output power — 500.00% more. 120 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 15.00 Hz less. 45 vs 60.
Why Marshall - Emberton III wins
- ▲Battery — 60.00% more. 32 h vs 20 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Emberton III |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 120 Wlead | 20 W |
| Low-end response | 45 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Emberton III |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 2360 g | 700 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - SoundLink Max | Marshall - Emberton III |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 20 h | 32 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | truelead | false |
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