Which sounds better, the Emberton II or the ULT Field 1?

The Emberton II is the stronger pick for room-filling sound: its 360° True Stereophonic setup spreads audio in every direction and owners praise the bass. The ULT Field 1 has a dedicated tweeter and app EQ, so it suits listeners who want to tune the sound themselves.

Which is better for the beach or a pool?

Both are IP67, so both survive dust and a dunk. The ULT Field 1 adds a shockproof rating, which matters more if the speaker gets dropped on rocks or concrete.

Does the Sony ULT Field 1 last as long on a charge?

No. Sony rates it at up to 12 hours, while Marshall claims 30+ hours for the Emberton II, plus a 20-minute charge that gives 4 hours of playtime.

Can I pair several speakers together?

The Emberton II has Stack Mode, but it only links to other Emberton II speakers. The ULT Field 1 uses Sony's app for settings rather than multi-speaker grouping.

Is the ULT Field 1 worth stepping up to over the Emberton II?

Only if app EQ, voice assistants or shockproofing matter to you. If sound and battery life come first, the Emberton II is the better fit.

Which is easier to carry around?

The Emberton II is shorter and narrower at 160 x 68 x 76 mm and 700 g. The ULT Field 1 is 206 mm wide and 650 g, so it is lighter but longer in a bag.

Marshall Emberton II vs Sony ULT Field 1

The Emberton II is the better-sounding, better-built speaker: two 2-inch full-range drivers with passive radiators, 360° True Stereophonic sound and a metal grille in a 700 g body. The ULT Field 1 wins on durability and app control: IP67 plus shockproof and dustproof claims, Sony's Sound Connect app with EQ, and a wider 206 mm body with 30 W of rated power. Owners rate the Sony higher on average, but from far more ratings; Marshall buyers consistently praise the bass and battery life. Pick the Marshall for sound and looks, the Sony for rough outdoor use and app tuning.

Choose the Marshall Emberton II if sound quality, a 30+ hour battery and a metal-bodied heritage design matter more to you than app controls.
Choose the Sony ULT Field 1 if you want a shockproof, dustproof speaker with app EQ and voice assistant support for outdoor use.

Prices

Marshall Emberton II: $129.00 at Best Buy (last seen Nov 9)
Sony ULT Field 1: $44.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Sony ULT Field 1 is $85.00 cheaper than the Marshall Emberton II at the latest prices (Nov 9)

	Marshall Emberton II	Sony ULT Field 1
Drivers	Two 2-inch full-range drivers plus two passive radiators, 2 x 10 W	Woofer plus 16 mm tweeter, two passive radiators, 30 W rated
Sound spread	True Stereophonic 360° sound, no single sweet spot	Front-facing drivers, directional sound
Durability	IP67 water and dust resistance	IP67 plus shockproof rating
Battery	30+ hours, 20-minute charge gives 4 hours	Sony rates up to 12 hours, no quick-charge claim
App and assistants	No app, no voice assistant; Stack Mode pairs other Emberton IIs	Sound Connect app with EQ, Google Assistant and Alexa
Build	Metal grille, plastic, silicone sleeve, 700 g	Plastic body, 650 g
Portability	160 x 68 x 76 mm, fits in a bag pocket	206 mm wide, longer rectangular body

Spec	Marshall Emberton II	Sony ULT Field 1
Outdoor	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth, Wireless	Bluetooth, Wireless
Ports And Interfaces	USB-C	USB-C charging port
Wi-Fi	No	No
Assistant Support	No	Google Assistant, Alexa
Smart Functions	Multi-room audio (Stack mode)	Sound Connect App Compatible
Speaker Placement	Portable	Portable
Design Highlights	Portable	Portable
Material	Metal (grille), Plastic, Silicone (sleeve)	Plastic
Style	Heritage design	Standard rectangular body
Driver Size	2'' (full range)	16mm (tweeter)

Spec	Marshall Emberton II	Sony ULT Field 1
Driver Type	Passive radiators	Woofer, Tweeter
Number Of Drivers	Two (passive radiators), Two (full-range driver…	2 (passive radiators)
Max Output Power	20 Watts	30 Watts
Nominal Output Power	10-watt (per full-range driver)	30 W (RMS rated power)
Max Wattage	20 watts	7.5 watts
Weight	700 g	650 g
Depth	76 mm	7.6 cm
Height	68 mm	7.7 cm
Width	160 mm	206 mm
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