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

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

Marshall Emberton III
Marshall · 2024Emberton III
8.6Score
3 advantages≈ $140
vs
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
9.6Battery6.3
8.2Build & features8.8

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

  1. Battery life32 h vs 9 h3.6×
  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 III?

  1. Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 20 Hz3.2×
  2. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—In-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size50.8 mm6 mm
Output power38 W—
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency65 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 life32 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 6 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight670 g—
Earbud weight (each)—4.3 g
Width160 mm—
Height68 mm—
Depth77 mm—
Protection ratingIP67IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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