Marshall Motif II with ANC
Score: 77/100
Bose QuietComfort
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds provide adjustable ANC, IPX4 protection, and quick-charge convenience in a true-wireless design. Their modest codec support and occasional Bluetooth stability issues are drawbacks. They excel for everyday commuters and Android users prioritizing ANC.
Marshall Motif II true-wireless earbuds combine IPX5 sweat resistance, customizable touch controls, and up to 43 hours total battery life with ANC. Their ANC and codec support are modest, and they lack voice-assistant integration. Perfect for commuters and workout enthusiasts who want durable earbuds with decent ANC.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 8.5 hoursbest | |
9 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 50 gbest | 69 g |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest |
6 mmbest | — | |
16 Ωbest | — | |
10 mbest | 9 m | |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 6 hours | 8.5 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Range (m) | 10 m | 9 m |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 50 g | 69 g |
IP Rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers commend the Motif II for its enjoyable, balanced sound, substantial battery upgrades and the addition of Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint. They appreciate the rugged Marshall aesthetic and the improved ANC, though they acknowledge that the noise cancellation is not elite and the lack of high-resolution codecs limits audiophile appeal.
Everyday users love the marathon battery life, comfortable fit and the punchy Marshall-style sound, especially for commuting and workouts. Common praise centers on the sturdy build, IPX5 resistance and the convenience of quick charging. Recurring complaints involve ANC falling short in very loud environments, touch controls being overly sensitive, and occasional hiccups with multipoint device switching.
“good active noise canceling”
“water resistant build”
“natural transparency mode better than competitors like Nothing Ear 1”
Professional reviewers commend the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for their industry-leading adjustable ANC, natural transparency mode, and bass-rich sound delivered by high-efficiency drivers and Active EQ. They also note the solid IPX4 build and quick-charge capability, while criticizing the limited codec selection, bulkier design, and occasional Bluetooth stability issues.
Everyday users rave about the powerful noise cancellation, comfortable all-day fit, and punchy bass, while repeatedly praising the quick-charge feature and sweat-resistant construction. Common complaints revolve around Bluetooth drop-outs beyond 30 feet, overly sensitive touch controls, shorter real-world battery life, and fit challenges for smaller ears.
