Marshall
Marshall Motif II ANC
A solid mid-range wireless earphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 6 hours.
58/100
6 hours30 hoursIPX55.3in-ear
£170best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- EQ via app
- Wireless charging
- Below-average ear tip sizes included
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Marshall Motif II ANC wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX5
Fitin-ear
Ear tip sizes included3
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
EQ via appYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (with case)30 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
LC3 (LE Audio)Yes
Microphone and features
Transparency modeYes
More specs
Battery buds ANC5 hours
Wireless charging caseYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMarshall Motif II ANC vs Bose Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Marshall Motif II ANCBose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
| MarshallMarshall Motif II ANCThis page | BoseBose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 65 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 6 hours | 8.5 hoursBetter |
| Battery total | 30 hours | 32 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Marshall Motif II ANC right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Marshall Motif II ANC worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Marshall Motif II ANC?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds?
The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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