Weight
- Pixel Buds 2a
- 4.7 g per earbud
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- 4.31 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Pixel Buds 2a vs Marshall Motif II
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Pixel Buds 2a
KSh 21,500In Stock | 02  Marshall Motif II ANC
KSh 23,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Marshall Motif II ANC has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and offers wireless charging and case wireless charging, while the Pixel Buds 2a lasts longer between charges (up to 10 hours) and has larger 11 mm drivers.
Fit
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
Controls
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Capacitive touch controls
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Touch controls
Connections
- Pixel Buds 2a
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistance
- Pixel Buds 2a
- IP54 water and dust resistance
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- IPX5 water and dust resistance
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Pixel Buds 2a
- Longer rated battery life: up to 10 hours (vs 6 hours).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Larger drivers: 11 mm (vs 6 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
- Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 23,000).
Marshall Motif II ANC
- IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Wireless charging: (case).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Pixel Buds 2a | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
| Weight | 4.7 g per earbud | 4.31 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off) | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls | Touch controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Google Tensor A1 | Marshall signature sound |
| Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC | 15 minutes provides 1 hour |
| Software | Works with the Google Pixel Buds app | Works with the Marshall Bluetooth app |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
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
Get the Marshall Motif II ANC if you want better water and dust protection and wireless charging, or the Pixel Buds 2a if you would rather have longer battery life and larger 11 mm drivers.
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