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Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C. vs Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold

What MONITOR III A.N.C. does better (2) and where 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.
Marshall · 2024MONITOR III A.N.C.
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold
3 advantages≈ $350
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is MONITOR III A.N.C. better than 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold: No
  2. Weight250 g vs 260 g+4%

Why is 99 Classics 2nd Gen Walnut/Gold better than MONITOR III A.N.C.?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  2. Driver size32 mm vs 40 mm+25%
  3. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
Fit—Over-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size32 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance35 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—103 dB
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h—
Battery life with ANC70 h—
Charging time2.5 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight250 g260 g
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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