Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
Bowers & Wilkins
14 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
81 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Music
Studio
Gaming
Commute
Work
Calls
Specifications
| Bowers & Wilkins FP42978 | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | open |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15 Minutes for 12 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | Marshall Bluetooth |
Pros & Cons
Bowers & Wilkins FP42978
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
