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final ZE8000 MK2 vs Marshall MOTIF II ANC

What ZE8000 MK2 does better (1) and where MOTIF II ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $150
vs
Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.9
2.9Battery6.1

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Highest frequency44,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2.2×

Why is MOTIF II ANC 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
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency44,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—108 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Colours—Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free callsYes—
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