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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (2) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (5) — 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-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
5 advantages≈ $180
7.2Noise control & calls8.7
6.3Battery7.4
8.8Build & features3.8

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.9 g+37%

Why is WF-1000XM5 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. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
  4. LDACNo · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  5. Driver size6 mm vs 8.4 mm+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1807.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm8.4 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h8 h
Total with charging case—24 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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