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final ZE8000 MK2 vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What ZE8000 MK2 does better (3) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
2.9Battery6.3

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  2. Highest frequency44,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.2×
  3. aptXYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 9 h+80%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1505.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency44,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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