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Marshall Acton IV vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

What Acton IV does better (4) and where Motif II A.N.C. wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $300
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Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170

Why is Acton IV better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  2. Driver size101.6 mm vs 6 mm16.9×
  3. LDACYes · Motif II A.N.C.: No
  4. Highest frequency38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+90%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Acton IV?

  1. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 20 Hz+85%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—In-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size101.6 mm6 mm
Output power110 W—
Speaker channelsStereo—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency37 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency38,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)No—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,650 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Width260 mm—
Height171 mm—
Depth150 mm—
Protection rating—IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx5
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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