CMF Ear (3) B173 vs Marshall Motif II ANC
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| Feature |  CMF Ear (3) B173 |  Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 21,500.00 | KSh 23,000.00 |
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic driver | 6mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Weight | — | 4.31g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | — | Marshall |
| Model | Ear (3) (B173) | Motif II A.N.C. |
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White, Black | Black |
Design
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 4.31g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC; up to 38 hours total with charging case (ANC off) | 6 hours / 30 hours with case (ANC on); 9 hours / 43 hours with case (ANC off) |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (case) | Yes (case) |
| Charging Time | — | 1.5 hours earbuds and case |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 minutes provides 1 hour |
Connectivity
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE |
| App Support | Nothing X | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Super Mic in charging case; Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; Spotify Tap |
| Voice Assistant | — | No dedicated voice command |
| Sensors | — | In-ear detection and touch sensors |
Audio
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 12mm dynamic driver | 6mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Up to 45dB ANC | Yes |
| Microphones | Breakthrough Super Mic technology | Built-in microphone and remote |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Res Audio with LDAC | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 ohms |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Yes |
Charging Case
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | Yes |
Design & Controls
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 earbuds | IPX5 earbuds; IPX4 case |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | CMF Ear (3) B173 | Marshall Motif II ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Ear (3) (B173) earbuds | Motif II A.N.C. earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Ear tips/accessories supplied for the product design | Silicone ear tips, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |