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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) vs Marshall MOTIF ANC

What AirPods (3rd Gen) does better (0) and where MOTIF ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple · 2021AirPods (3rd Gen)
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Marshall MOTIF ANC
Marshall · 2021MOTIF ANC
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
3.6Battery2.6

Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) better than MOTIF ANC?

AirPods (3rd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MOTIF ANC better than AirPods (3rd Gen)?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—106 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Battery life with ANC—4 h
Total with charging case—26 h
Charging time—3 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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