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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (2) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $190
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $170
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
6.4Battery4.2

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
  2. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 5 h+20%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Battery life with ANC6 h5 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIPX5IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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