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At a glance
- Brand
- Marshall
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2021
The Marshall Motif II A.N.C. are true wireless earbuds offering 30 hours of total playtime with active noise cancelling and transparency mode. They feature Bluetooth LE Audio readiness, wireless charging, and a rugged design with Marshall signature sound.
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The Marshall Motif ANC are true wireless earbuds that deliver a robust 30 hours of total playtime, including 4.5 hours per charge with active noise cancellation engaged. They offer hybrid ANC, a transparency mode, wireless charging, and an IPX5 water-resistant build, all wrapped in Marshall's signature rugged aesthetic with a balanced sound profile. Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity is included, though multipoint is not supported.
What works
- Long total battery life with charging case
- Hybrid active noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Rugged, water-resistant design (IPX5)
- Wireless charging and USB-C support
- Custom EQ via touch controls
What doesn't
- No multipoint connection
- Only SBC and AAC codecs supported
- ANC reduces battery life to 4.5 hours per charge
- Earbuds may be bulky for some ears
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Specifications
| Driver | 2× 6 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 2× 6 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 30 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4.5 h |
| Full charge time | 180 min |
| Quick charge | 15 min → 1 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 39.5 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Model code | Motif II A.N.C. |
Calls
| Microphones | 4 |
|---|
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