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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Soundcore Liberty 4

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (4) and where Liberty 4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $170
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Soundcore Liberty 4
Soundcore · 2023Liberty 4
5.2Score
4 advantages≈ $140
7.2Noise control & calls4.6
6.3Battery6.5
8.8Build & features3.7

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than Liberty 4?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Liberty 4: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  3. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  4. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 6 g+39%

Why is Liberty 4 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  2. aptXNo · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  3. Driver size6 mm vs 9.2 mm+53%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm9.2 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—91 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—28 h
Charging time1.5 h1 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCaptX
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g6 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Colours—Cloud White, Sky Blue, Nova Red, Midnight Black
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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