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Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C. vs Sony MDR-M1

What MONITOR III A.N.C. does better (1) and where MDR-M1 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.
Marshall · 2024MONITOR III A.N.C.
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $300
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Sony MDR-M1
Sony · 2024MDR-M1
4 advantages≈ $230
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is MONITOR III A.N.C. better than MDR-M1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · MDR-M1: No

Why is MDR-M1 better than MONITOR III A.N.C.?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 80,000 Hz4×
  3. Weight250 g vs 216 g+16%
  4. Driver size32 mm vs 40 mm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony MDR-M1Sony MDR-M1≈ $230
Sound
Fit—On-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size32 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz80,000 Hz
Impedance35 Ω50 Ω
Sensitivity—102 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-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight250 g216 g
FoldableYes—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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