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Marshall MOTIF II ANC vs Soundcore Sleep A30

What MOTIF II ANC does better (2) and where Sleep A30 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.1Score
2 advantages≈ $150
vs
Soundcore Sleep A30
Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30
8.2Score
2 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
6.0Noise control & calls9.3
6.1Battery7.1
8.1Build & features6.8

Why is MOTIF II ANC better than Sleep A30?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Driver size6 mm vs 4.6 mm+30%

Why is Sleep A30 better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 45 h+50%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 3 g+43%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm4.6 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω14 Ω
Sensitivity108 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case30 h45 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g3 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursBlackMist Lilac Special, Lunar White Special, Moonlit White, Mist Green
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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