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Marshall Mode USB-C vs Sudio B5

What Mode USB-C does better (1) and where B5 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Mode USB-C
Marshall · 2026Mode USB-C
3.7Score
1 advantage≈ $45
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Sudio B5
Sudio · 2026B5
2 advantages≈ $45
2.5Build & features7.4

Why is Mode USB-C better than B5?

  1. Weight18 g vs 29 g+61%

Why is B5 better than Mode USB-C?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx0 vs IPx7
  2. Driver size9 mm vs 16 mm+78%
Specifications

Side by side

Sudio B5Sudio B5≈ $45
Sound
FitIn-earBone conduction
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size9 mm16 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω8 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB84 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life—8.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Weight18 g29 g
Protection rating—IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0IPx7
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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