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JBL Tour One M2 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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JBL Tour One M2

JBL Tour One M2

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 278 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 31,000In Stock
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Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 320 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 30 hours per charge.
KSh 30,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tour One M2 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 50 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. only costs KSh 1,000 less.

Connections

JBL Tour One M2
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Fit

JBL Tour One M2
Cushioned ear cups
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Over-ear cushions

Weight

JBL Tour One M2
278 g per earbud
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
320 g

Battery life

JBL Tour One M2
Up to 50 hours
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Up to 30 hours per charge

Controls

JBL Tour One M2
Controls on Ear Cups?
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Multi-directional control knob, ANC button

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

JBL Tour One M2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 50 hours (vs 30 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2020).
  • Connection: Bluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cable.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Lower price: KSh 30,000 (vs KSh 31,000).
  • Connection: Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired.

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PriorityJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
FitCushioned ear cupsOver-ear cushions
Weight278 g per earbud320 g
Battery lifeUp to 50 hoursUp to 30 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
ChargingYes15 minutes provides 5 hours
SoftwareWorks with the JBL Headphones appWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
BrandJBLMarshall
ModelTour One M2Monitor II A.N.C.
Announced20232020
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Weight278g per earpiece320g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Battery LifeUp to 50 hours; up to 30 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC off30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC
Charging Time2 hours from empty2 hours
Fast ChargingYes15 minutes provides 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ConnectionBluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cableBluetooth or 3.5mm wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
Connector3.5 mm audio cable3.5mm input; USB-C charging
Cable LengthNo audio cable—
App SupportJBL Headphones appMarshall Bluetooth app
Bluetooth Range—10m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Voice AssistantConnected-device voice assistant; configurable through JBL Headphones appGoogle Assistant or device voice assistant
Special FeaturesSupports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable CableFoldable design; carrying bag

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Drivers40 mm dynamic drivers40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response10 Hz–40 kHz passive; 10 Hz–22 kHz active20Hz-20kHz
Impedance32Ω32 ohms
Active Noise CancellationTrue Adaptive Noise CancelingYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThruYes
Spatial AudioSpatial Sound—
Microphones7 microphonesBuilt-in microphone and remote
Audio FeaturesJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice AwareMarshall signature sound; customizable EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Case TypeNo charging caseNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ControlsControls on Ear Cups?Multi-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsCushioned ear cupsOver-ear cushions
Water & Dust Resistance—No rated protection

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationJBL Tour One M2Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Headphones / EarbudsJBL Tour One M2 HeadphonesMonitor II A.N.C. headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB Type-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio Cable3.5 mm audio cable3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarrying CaseOn/over-ear design
DocumentationWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)Quick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Tour One M2 is the better buy; the Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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