Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
79 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Marshall Monitor III headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life. Users praise the crisp, detailed audio with a wide soundstage and effective noise cancellation, often comparing them favorably to more expensive brands. The lightweight design and plush ear cushions make them comfortable for extended wear, though some find them slightly large. A minor con is that the ear cushions can cause sweating in warm conditions, and the auto-pause feature has a slight delay.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (70 hours)
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Ear cushions cause sweating in warm weather
- Auto-pause feature has slight delay
- Slightly large for some head sizes
Sound quality 5
Noise cancellation 3
Battery life 2
Comfort 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 2
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 91.69999694824219 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones - Active Noise Cancelling with Microphone | 100+ Hr Playtime | Lightweight, Foldable Design for Travel - Cream | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | three levels of noise cancellation, low, mid and high | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 57 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives 12 hours of playtime | fast charge for a quick top-up |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.0.395score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT0.240score per dollar
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
