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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Technics EAH-AZ80

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (5) and where EAH-AZ80 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $170
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Technics EAH-AZ80
Technics · 2023EAH-AZ80
4.9Score
4 advantages≈ $200
7.2Noise control & calls4.8
6.3Battery3.9
8.8Build & features3.1

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than EAH-AZ80?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · EAH-AZ80: No
  2. Battery life9 h vs 7 h+29%
  3. Charging time1.5 h vs 7 h4.7×
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  5. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 7 g+62%

Why is EAH-AZ80 better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. LDACNo · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  4. Driver size6 mm vs 10 mm+67%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm10 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h7 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case—25 h
Charging time1.5 h7 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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