Weight
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- 4.31 g per earbud
- CMF Ear B173
- 5.2 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Marshall Motif II vs CMF Ear B173
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Marshall Motif II ANC
KSh 23,000In Stock | 02  CMF Ear (3) B173
KSh 21,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Marshall Motif II ANC has better water and dust protection (IPX5) and is lighter on the head, while the CMF Ear B173 has larger 12 mm drivers and virtual surround sound.
Fit
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Silicone ear tips, S/M/L
- CMF Ear B173
- Three pairs of ear tips
Battery life
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on)
- CMF Ear B173
- Up to 5.5 hours
Controls
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Touch controls
- CMF Ear B173
- Pinch controls on earbuds
Noise cancellation
- Marshall Motif II ANC
- Noise cancellation
- CMF Ear B173
- Active noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Marshall Motif II ANC
- IPX5 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
- Lighter: 4.31 g each (vs 5.2 g).
CMF Ear B173
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Larger drivers: 12 mm (vs 6 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
- Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 23,000).
- Supports spatial audio.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Marshall Motif II ANC | CMF Ear B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Three pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 4.31 g per earbud | 5.2 g per earbud |
| Battery life | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on) | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls | Pinch controls on earbuds |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Active noise cancellation |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Water resistance | IPX5 water and dust resistance | IP54 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | 1.5 hours earbuds and case | 70 minutes wired, 120 minutes wirelessly |
| Sensors | In-ear detection and touch sensors | In-ear detection, pinch sensor |
| Drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | 12mm dynamic driver |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 32 ohms |
| App support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Nothing X |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20 Hz–40 kHz |
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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 have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
In summary
Get the Marshall Motif II ANC if you want better water and dust protection and a lighter fit, or the CMF Ear B173 if you would rather have larger 12 mm drivers and virtual surround sound.
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