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At a glance
- Brand
- Marshall
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2020
Wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, up to 30 hours of playtime with ANC, and custom-tuned 40 mm dynamic drivers for Marshall's signature sound.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
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.
What works
- Distinctive Marshall aesthetic and robust build
- Long battery life, up to 30 hours with ANC on
- Foldable design for easy portability
- Physical controls and custom EQ via app
- Includes wired connection option
What doesn't
- Only supports SBC Bluetooth codec
- No multipoint connection for seamless device switching
- Lacks water resistance and wireless charging
- Heavier than some rivals at 320 grams
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 45 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 30 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 15 min → 5 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 320 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
Calls
| Microphones | 4 |
|---|
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