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Marshall MOTIF ANC vs Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless

What MOTIF ANC does better (2) and where CX Plus True Wireless wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MOTIF ANC
Marshall · 2021MOTIF ANC
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $180
vs
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless
Sennheiser · 2021CX Plus True Wireless
5.9Score
5 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
2.6Battery5.2

Why is MOTIF ANC better than CX Plus True Wireless?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Total with charging case26 h vs 24 h+8%

Why is CX Plus True Wireless better than MOTIF ANC?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 8 h+33%
  2. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 5 Hz4×
  3. Charging time3 h vs 1.5 h2×
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 7 mm+17%
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 21,000 Hz+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm7 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz21,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity106 dB114 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h8 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case26 h24 h
Charging time3 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—6 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursBlackBlack, White
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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