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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Sony WF-1000XM6, 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.

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
  • Sony WF-1000XM6
HearWiki score
-
85
Sound
-
9.3
Noise cancelling
-
9.2
Battery
-
8.4
Calls
-
8.4
Value
-
8.1
Price (USD)
$220
$280

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Marshall Motif II A.N.C. (2021). The Sony WF-1000XM6 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Marshall Motif II A.N.C. answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IPX5 against IPX4.

  • Motif II A.N.C.2021
  • WF-1000XM620265 yr newer
What differsMotif II A.N.C.WF-1000XM6

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, LE Audio (LC3), Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Motif II A.N.C.WF-1000XM6
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$220
$280
HearWiki score
Not scored
85
Released
2021
2026
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2× 6 mm dynamic
8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
8.4 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
108 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LC3
SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
195 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
43 h
24 h
Full charge time
90 min
90 min
Quick charge
15 min → 1 h
3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
No
Google Assistant
Weight
4.3 g
6.5 g
Case weight
39.5 g
47.1 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IPX4
Foldable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
8
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
noise-cancelling mic
-

What reviewers said

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

Sony WF-1000XM6

The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They perform exceptionally well for music and calls, though their premium price and case size are minor trade-offs. With strong battery life and IPX4 water resistance, they are a versatile, high-performance choice for most listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
  • Pro:Solid battery life and wireless charging case
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Included ear tips may not suit all ear shapes
  • Con:Charging case is somewhat bulky

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