Marshall Emberton II vs Sonos Play

The Sonos Play and the Marshall Emberton II are both portable speakers, but apart from the Battery's much longer battery life and better directivity, the Sonos is the better choice for most use cases. Both speakers are rated IP67, though the Sonos has a better build quality overall. The Sonos also has a more balanced default sound, a louder top volume, and it comes with Wi-Fi and built-in Alexa support, making it a more versatile choice for most people. That said, the difference in battery life is quite large: the Sonos clocks in at around 12 hours, while the Marshall almost doubles this at 22 hours, so the Marshall is worth considering if battery life is your top priority.