Marshall Motif II ANC vs Apple AirPods 4 ANC
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| Feature |  Marshall Motif II ANC |  Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 23,000.00 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Weight | 4.31g per earbud | 4.3 grams |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Apple |
| Model | Motif II A.N.C. | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black | White |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.31g per earbud | 4.3 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 30.2 mm x 18.3 mm x 18.1 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 4 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge with noise control off |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours earbuds and case | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 1 hour | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
| Connector | — | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | — | N/A - no audio cable included |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No dedicated voice command | Siri |
| Sensors | In-ear detection and touch sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Force sensor |
| Special Features | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify Tap | Live Translation for communicating across languages |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone and remote | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Adaptive EQ; Vent system for pressure equalization; H2 headphone chip |
| Spatial Audio | — | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Up to 20 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 30 hours of listening time with noise control off |
| Case Charging | USB-C | Works with USB-C connector, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified chargers |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Includes a speaker for use with Find My proximity view |
| Case Dimensions | — | 46.2 mm x 50.1 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Case Weight | — | 34.7 grams |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri; Say "Hey Siri" or just "Siri"to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case | Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP54) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Apple AirPods 4 ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Motif II A.N.C. earbuds | AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | N/A - USB-C charge cable sold separately |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Documentation |