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Marshall MOTIF II ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM4

What MOTIF II ANC does better (2) and where WF-1000XM4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony · 2021WF-1000XM4
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $160
5.9Noise control & calls7.2
6.1Battery8.8
8.0Build & features2.9

Why is MOTIF II ANC better than WF-1000XM4?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 7.3 g+70%

Why is WF-1000XM4 better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 12 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM4Sony WF-1000XM4≈ $1607.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity108 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h12 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case30 h—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g7.3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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