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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (2) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $170
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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
3 advantages≈ $160
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.3Battery8.8
8.8Build & features2.9

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 7.3 g+69%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 12 h+33%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  3. LDACNo · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g7.3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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