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Marshall Motif II vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

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

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Marshall Motif II ANC

Marshall Motif II ANC

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.31 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 23,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.1 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Touch controls for playback and calls.
KSh 23,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the stronger choice: it has better water and dust protection (IP57), lasts longer between charges (up to 26 hours) and has virtual surround sound, while the Marshall Motif II ANC is lighter on the head.

Weight

Marshall Motif II ANC
4.31 g per earbud
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
5.1 g per earbud

Controls

Marshall Motif II ANC
Touch controls for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Touch controls for playback

Fit

Marshall Motif II ANC
Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Silicone ear tips

Battery life

Marshall Motif II ANC
6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Up to 26 hours with the case

Two devices

Marshall Motif II ANC
Stays connected to two devices
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Marshall Motif II ANC

  • Lighter: 4.31 g each (vs 5.1 g).

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX5).
  • Longer rated battery life: up to 26 hours (vs 6 hours).
  • Newer Bluetooth 6.1 (vs 5.3).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).

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PriorityMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
FitSilicone ear tips, S/M/LSilicone ear tips
Weight4.31 g per earbud5.1 g per earbud
Battery life6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on)Up to 26 hours with the case
Two devicesStays connected to two devicesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6.1
Water resistanceIPX5 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
BrandMarshallSamsung
ModelMotif II A.N.C.Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (SM-R640)
Announced20232026
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorBlackWhite, Black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Weight4.31g per earbud5.1g per earbud
Dimensions—30.9 x 18.1 x 19.6mm per earbud (H x W x D)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Battery Life6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off)Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 7 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Charging Time1.5 hours earbuds and case—
Fast Charging15 minutes provides 1 hour—
Charging PortUSB-C (case)USB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (case)Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 LEBluetooth 6.1
Bluetooth Range10m—
Multipoint ConnectionYesSamsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices
App SupportMarshall Bluetooth appGalaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Voice AssistantNo dedicated voice commandBixby
SensorsIn-ear detection and touch sensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, VPU(Voice Pickup Unit)
Special FeaturesBluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify TapLE Audio; Samsung Find; Neck Stretch Reminder

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Drivers6mm dynamic driversEnhanced 2-way drivers: dynamic woofer + tweeter
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz—
Impedance16 ohms—
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAmbient Sound; Adaptive Noise Control
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphone and remote6 microphones
Audio FeaturesMarshall signature sound; customizable EQAdaptive EQ; Adaptive ANC; Super Wide Band; Voice Detect; Siren Detect
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec), SSC-UHQ, LC3
Spatial Audio—Samsung 360 Audio

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 26 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C; wireless charging
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case FeaturesProtective charging case530mAh typical battery
Case Dimensions—51 x 28.3 x 51mm (H x W x D)
Case Weight—44.3g

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
ControlsTouch controlsTouch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX5 earbuds; IPX4 caseIP57
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, S/M/LSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationMarshall Motif II ANCSamsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
Headphones / EarbudsMotif II A.N.C. earbudsGalaxy Buds 4 Pro earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C charging cableUSB-C cable not included
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, S/M/LThree sets of silicone ear tips
DocumentationQuick start guide and safety documentationQuick Start Guide

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the better buy; the Marshall Motif II ANC makes sense if you want a lighter fit.

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