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Marshall MOTIF II ANC vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

What MOTIF II ANC does better (3) and where Buds 5 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Marshall MOTIF II ANC
Marshall · 2023MOTIF II ANC
8.0Score
3 advantages≈ $150
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2025Buds 5 Pro
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
5.9Noise control & calls5.3
6.1Battery7.4
4.6Connectivity8.1
8.0Build & features7.7

Why is MOTIF II ANC better than Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Charging time1.5 h vs 3 h2×
  2. Microphones4 vs 3+33%
  3. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 5.6 g+30%

Why is Buds 5 Pro better than MOTIF II ANC?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 10 h+11%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 50,000 Hz2.5×
  3. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 8 h+33%
  4. Total with charging case30 h vs 40 h+33%
  5. Driver size6 mm vs 11 mm+83%
  6. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm11 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz50,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity108 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones43
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h8 h
Total with charging case30 h40 h
Battery capacity—64 mAh
Charging time1.5 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g5.6 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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