Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C., side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

Apple AirPods Pro 3

86Outstanding

$180

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True Wireless

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

Not yet scored

$220

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Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 7 of 7 measures.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

HearWiki score

Sound

8.6

Noise cancelling

9.3

Battery

7.3

Calls

7.4

Value

8.3

Price (USD)

$180

$220

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Mixed generations

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Marshall Motif II A.N.C. (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Marshall Motif II A.N.C. answers with Top codec LC3 against AAC and LE Audio (LC3). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP57 against IPX5.

AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
Motif II A.N.C.2021

What differsAirPods Pro 3Motif II A.N.C.

Top codec: AAC; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5

Level on: Bluetooth, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Motif II A.N.C.

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $220
HearWiki score: 86; Not scored
Released: 2025; 2021
Availability: Sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 10.7 mm dynamic; 2× 6 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 10.7 mm; 6 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 16 Ω
Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW; 108 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 195 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 9 h
Battery life (ANC on): 8 h; 6 h
Battery incl. case: -; 43 h
Full charge time: -; 90 min
Quick charge: -; 15 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: Yes; Yes
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: adaptive; hybrid
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Siri; No
Weight: 5.5 g; 4.3 g
Case weight: 44 g; 39.5 g
Water resistance: IP57; IPX5
Foldable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 3; 4
Microphone type: beamforming; -
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 3	Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$220
HearWiki score	86 / 100 Outstanding	Not scored
Released	2025	2021
Audio
Driver	10.7 mm dynamic	2× 6 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	10.7 mm	6 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	16 Ω
Sensitivity	110 dB/mW	108 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LC3
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	195 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	9 h
Battery life (ANC on)	8 h	6 h
Battery incl. case	-	43 h
Full charge time	-	90 min
Quick charge	-	15 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	adaptive	hybrid
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Siri	No
Design
Weight	5.5 g	4.3 g
Case weight	44 g	39.5 g
Water resistance	IP57	IPX5
Foldable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	3	4
Microphone type	beamforming	-
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on

Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
Con:Premium price point
Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.

The Marshall Motif II A.N.C. are true wireless earbuds that blend a classic rock-inspired aesthetic with modern hybrid noise cancellation and transparency features. With an IPX5 rating and compact 4.3g weight, they are built for everyday portable use.

Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
Pro:Long total battery life of 43 hours with the case
Pro:Lightweight and sweat-resistant with IPX5 rating

Con:Battery life drops to 6 hours with ANC enabled
Con:Touch controls may require adjustment for some users
Con:Impedance and sensitivity specs suggest average efficiency

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