Marshall Motif II ANC vs Pixel Buds 2a
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| Feature |  Marshall Motif II ANC |  Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 23,000.00 | KSh 21,500.00 |
| Drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Battery Life | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Weight | 4.31g per earbud | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | |
| Model | Motif II A.N.C. | Pixel Buds 2a |
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.31g per earbud | 4.7g per earbud; 47.6g case with earbuds |
| Dimensions | — | Earbud 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8mm; case 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) | Up to 10 hours / 27 hours with case (ANC off); 7 hours / 20 hours with case (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours earbuds and case | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 1 hour | 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour with ANC |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 LE | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Google Pixel Buds app on Android |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | No dedicated voice command | Gemini and Google Assistant |
| Sensors | In-ear detection and touch sensors | Capacitive touch, IR proximity and Hall sensors |
| Special Features | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify Tap | Google Tensor A1; Clear Calling; Google Fast Pair |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 6mm dynamic drivers | Custom-designed 11mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5 |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone and remote | Two microphones per earbud |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Google Tensor A1; active in-ear pressure relief; five-band EQ |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in total battery figures above | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Dimensions | — | 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2mm |
| Case Weight | — | 47.6g with earbuds |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Capacitive touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case | IP54 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Motif II ANC | Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Motif II A.N.C. earbuds | Pixel Buds 2a earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | Not included |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |