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Marshall Emberton II vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

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

Marshall Emberton II
Marshall · 2022Emberton II
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ $130
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Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
3 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
9.0Battery6.4
7.6Build & features8.9

Why is Emberton II better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 9 h3.3×
  2. Driver size50.8 mm vs 6 mm8.5×
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Emberton II?

  1. Lowest frequency60 Hz vs 20 Hz3×
  2. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—In-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50.8 mm6 mm
Output power20 W—
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency60 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight700 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Width160 mm—
Height68 mm—
Depth76 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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