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Marshall Monitor II ANC vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Monitor II ANC vs Wavefun Wave Pro X, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Marshall Monitor II ANC
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
-
89
Sound
-
8.5
Noise cancelling
-
8.0
Battery
-
9.5
Calls
-
7.5
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$200
$130

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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Marshall Monitor II ANC (2020). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • Monitor II ANC2020
  • Wave Pro X20266 yr newer
What differsMonitor II ANCWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

Monitor II ANCWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$200
$130
HearWiki score
Not scored
89
Released
2020
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
40 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
96 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC
-
Multipoint pairing
No
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
45 h
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
30 h
60 h
Full charge time
120 min
-
Quick charge
15 min → 5 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
320 g
-
Water resistance
none
-
Foldable
Yes
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
4
-

What reviewers said

Marshall Monitor II ANC

The Marshall Monitor II ANC are wireless over-ear headphones that deliver the brand's signature rock-tuned sound through custom 40 mm dynamic drivers. They offer active noise cancellation, a transparent mode, and around 30 hours of playback with ANC enabled, all wrapped in a foldable, portable design. With a wired 3.5 mm option and a companion app for EQ adjustments, they're a flexible choice for music lovers on the move.

  • Pro:Distinctive Marshall aesthetic and robust build
  • Pro:Long battery life, up to 30 hours with ANC on
  • Pro:Foldable design for easy portability
  • Con:Only supports SBC Bluetooth codec
  • Con:No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
  • Con:Lacks water resistance and wireless charging

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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