Marshall Motif II A.N.C
Its 30-hour total battery life with rapid 15-minute quick charging and an IPX5-rated build made from 70% recycled plastic set it apart as a rugged, sustainable daily driver. Future-proof Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio and LC3 codec support ensures lower latency and a more stable wireless connection for video. This pair best suits commuters and travelers needing durable, all-day audio with quick top-ups rather than critical listeners seeking pristine music fidelity.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202695/100
Buyers praise the Motif II earbuds for exceptional sound quality, improved ANC, classic design, and 30-hour battery. All reviews are 5-star and collected as part of a promotion.
- Sound quality described as rich, immersive with clear highs, smooth mids, and deep lows.
- Design praised for iconic Marshall aesthetics, knurled metal, and recycled plastic construction.
- Battery life highlighted as strong: 6-9 hours per charge, 30-43 total with case.
- ANC and Transparency mode effective; app customization of touch controls well received.
- Q1 202660/100
Q1 2026 reviews highlight excellent sound quality and design, but cite website login issues, poor call microphone performance, and one generic positive.
- Sound quality praised as amazing, live concert feel, crisp treble and mids.
- Callers report poor sound on their end despite good user experience.
- Website login broken, cannot access purchased speakers.
- Stylish design and comfortable fit, often receive compliments.
- Q4 202567/100
Positive reviews praise sound quality and comfort; a negative review cites poor ANC, battery drain, and connectivity issues.
- Excellent sound quality and detail, especially classical guitar and complex tracks.
- Comfortable fit, easy controls, and customizable EQ via app.
- ANC works for low rumbles but lets in higher-frequency sounds; hit or miss.
- Battery drains quickly, ANC ineffective, Siri locked, connection drops reported.
- Q3 202552/100
Buyers praised design and sound quality but reported connectivity issues, weak ANC, and poor transparency mode compared to competitors.
- Design and aesthetics are premium and visually appealing.
- Sound quality is good with adjustable EQ, but lacks bass for some.
- Connectivity issues with iPhone, requiring frequent Bluetooth re-pairing.
- ANC and transparency mode are weak compared to AirPods and Beats.
- Q2 202533/100
Mixed reviews: one user praises comfort and sound, but two report charging defects, though service was responsive.
- Very comfortable for sleeping, stays in ears well.
- Great sound quality and audio performance.
- Charging defect: case or unit won't stay charged.
- Warranty service quickly replaced defective unit.
Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Sensitivity | 108 |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | active_noise_cancellation |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB |
| Range | 9.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 1 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth App |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Marshall Motif II A.N.C | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Motif II A.N.C | 90.6 | 71 | 91.9 | 86.6 | 80.7 | 94.7 | 6.2 | 98.1 | 81.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.4 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.7 | 92.1 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.7 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 79.9 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.4 | 91.9 | 81.4 | 97 | 48.8 | 94.7 | 92.1 | 98.1 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 31.8 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
