Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
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| Feature |  Sony WF-1000XM4 |  Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,500 | KSh 30,000 |
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | 30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | No rated protection |
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 320g |
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General
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Marshall |
| Model | WF-1000XM4 | Monitor II A.N.C. |
| Announced | 2021 | 2020 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, Silver | Black |
Design
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 7.3 g per earbud | 320g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Music: up to 8 hours with ANC on or 12 hours with ANC off; calls: up to 5.5 hours with ANC on or 6 hours with ANC off | 30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC |
| Charging Time | Approximately 1.5 hours for earbuds | 2 hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 60 minutes playback | 15 minutes provides 5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Range | Approximately 10 m / 32.8 ft | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes (firmware-supported) | — |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | 3.5mm input; USB-C charging |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Sony | Sound Connect | Marshall Bluetooth app |
Features
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support | Google Assistant or device voice assistant |
| Sensors | Wearing detection and touch sensors | — |
| Special Features | Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control; 360 Reality Audio | Foldable design; carrying bag |
Audio
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6 mm dynamic driver | 40mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz–20,000 Hz (AAC); 20 Hz–40,000 Hz (LDAC 96 kHz/990 kbps) | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | 360 Reality Audio compatible | — |
| Microphones | Built-in beamforming microphones | Built-in microphone and remote |
| Audio Features | DSEE Extreme; Speak-to-Chat; Adaptive Sound Control | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
| Impedance | — | 32 ohms |
Charging Case
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on or 36 hours total with ANC off | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | USB-C or Qi wireless charging | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | Status LED; Qi wireless charging | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | — | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls; Quick Attention | Multi-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | No rated protection |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | Over-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | WF-1000XM4 earbuds | Monitor II A.N.C. headphones |
| Charging Case | Charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | 3.5mm audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Noise Isolation Earbud Tips | N/A - on/over-ear design |
| Documentation | Reference Guide and warranty documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |
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