Marshall Milton 1008039
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
What Buyers Say
Marshall Milton 1008039
The Marshall Milton ANC on-ear headphones deliver impressive sound quality with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs, along with effective active noise cancellation and a customizable soundstage via the companion app. Users praise the lightweight, portable design and long battery life, but note that the on-ear form factor can cause discomfort and heat buildup during extended wear, especially for those with larger ears. The ANC is good but not class-leading, and the lack of left/right markings is a minor annoyance. Overall, these headphones offer great value for Marshall fans and those seeking a compact, feature-rich audio experience.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life with fast charging
- Customizable sound via Marshall app
Cons
- On-ear design causes discomfort over time
- Ear cups get warm during extended use
- Ear cups too small for larger ears
- ANC not as strong as over-ear competitors
- No left/right markings on headphones
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
The Soundcore Space 2 headphones have impressed users with their exceptional comfort, long battery life, and strong noise cancellation for the price. While the default sound profile may need EQ tweaking via the app, the overall audio quality, build, and features like multipoint and LDAC make them a great value. Minor drawbacks include warmth during long sessions and a lack of water resistance.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Long battery life
- Strong noise cancellation
- Great value for price
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Default sound profile needs EQ
- Gets warm during long sessions
- No water resistance
- 3D audio mode gimmicky
Scores
Specifications
| Marshall Milton 1008039 | Anker Soundcore Space D1402 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Foam, Polyurethane | protein leather |
| Headband | — | memory foam with a soft leather finish |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 99.30000305175781 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives 9.5 hours of playtime | 5 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Soundcore |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Milton 1008039
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Anker Soundcore Space D1402
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Anker Soundcore Space D1402 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 41 specs.
