Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones
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| Feature |  Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. |  Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 30,000.00 | KSh 33,500.00 |
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 11.82 in |
| Connection | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | No rated protection | — |
| Weight | 320g | Approx. 8.82 oz |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Sony |
| Model | Monitor II A.N.C. | WH-1000XM5 |
| Announced | 2020 | 2022 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black | Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 320g | Approx. 8.82 oz |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 hours with ANC; 45 hours without ANC | Max. 30 hrs (NC ON), Max. 40 hrs (NC OFF) |
| Charging Time | 2 hours | Approx. 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 5 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth + Stereo Mini Jack |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | 32.81 ft |
| Connector | 3.5mm input; USB-C charging | Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Cable Length | — | approx. 3.94 ft |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant or device voice assistant | — |
| Special Features | Foldable design; carrying bag | Atmospheric Pressure Optimizing; Auto NC Optimizer; Passive Operation |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 11.82 in |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | 4 Hz–40,000 Hz (JEITA) |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 48 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned on), 16 ohm (1 kHz) (when connecting via the headphone cable with the unit turned off) |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | Ambient Sound Mode, Ambient Sound, Quick Attention |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone and remote | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Dsee Extreme; Passive Operation; Magnet: Neodymium |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Multi-directional control knob, ANC button and M-button | Quick Attention |
| Water & Dust Resistance | No rated protection | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Over-ear cushions | Cushioned earcups |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Monitor II A.N.C. headphones | WH-1000XM5 headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB Cable |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | Connection Cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | N/A - over-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |