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Nothing Headphone 1 vs Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

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Nothing Headphone 1

Nothing Headphone 1

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 329 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 29,000Out of 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 Nothing Headphone 1 is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP52), lasts longer between charges (up to 80 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. only has a foldable design for travel.

Weight

Nothing Headphone 1
329 g
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
320 g

Connections

Nothing Headphone 1
Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Bluetooth 5.0 connection

Fit

Nothing Headphone 1
PU memory-foam over-ear cushions
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Over-ear cushions

Battery life

Nothing Headphone 1
Up to 80 hours (ANC off)
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Up to 30 hours per charge

Controls

Nothing Headphone 1
Roller, Paddle and Button controls
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Multi-directional control knob, ANC button

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nothing Headphone 1

  • IP52 water and dust resistance (the other has no rating).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 80 hours (vs 30 hours), ANC off.
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2020).
  • Supports spatial audio.

Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.

  • Folds for travel.

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PriorityNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Weight329 g320 g
Battery lifeUp to 80 hours (ANC off)Up to 30 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistanceIP52 water and dust resistanceNo official water-resistance rating
Charging5 minutes provides up to 5 hours15 minutes provides 5 hours
SoftwareWorks with the Nothing X appWorks with the Marshall Bluetooth app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
BrandNothingMarshall
ModelHeadphone (1)Monitor II A.N.C.
Announced20252020
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones
Color—Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Weight329g320g
Dimensions173.85 x 78 x 189.25mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Battery LifeUp to 80 hours (ANC off); 35 hours (ANC on)30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC
Charging Time2 hours2 hours
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 5 hours15 minutes provides 5 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ConnectionBluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wiredBluetooth or 3.5mm wired
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Range10 m10m
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
ConnectorUSB-C and 3.5mm3.5mm input; USB-C charging
App SupportNothing X appMarshall Bluetooth app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Voice AssistantSmart assistant via configurable buttonGoogle Assistant or device voice assistant
SensorsOn-head detection—
Special FeaturesSound by KEF; eight-band EQ; ChatGPT integrationFoldable design; carrying bag

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Drivers40mm dynamic drivers40mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response20 Hz–40 kHz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance16 ohms32 ohms
Audio CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesYes
Spatial AudioSpatial Audio with head tracking—
MicrophonesSix-microphone systemBuilt-in microphone and remote
Audio FeaturesSound by KEF; eight-band EQMarshall signature sound; customizable EQ

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall 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
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
ControlsRoller, Paddle and Button controlsMulti-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button
Water & Dust ResistanceIP52No rated protection
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsPU memory-foam over-ear cushionsOver-ear cushions

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Headphone 1Marshall Monitor II A.N.C.
Headphones / EarbudsHeadphone (1) headphones/headsetMonitor II A.N.C. headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio Cable3.5mm audio cable3.5mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOn/over-ear or neckband designOn/over-ear design
DocumentationUser documentationQuick start guide and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • 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 Nothing Headphone 1 is the better buy; the Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. makes sense if you want a foldable design for travel.

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