Marshall Motif II ANC

Clear, energetic sound ; Good ANC ; Improved battery life ; Decent comfort levels

Sounds thinner at higher volumes ; Average call quality ; Wireless performance patchy in busy areas ; Lots of competition

Marshall fans will dig these stylish true wireless earbuds with their clear and energetic performance. The ANC is solid and battery performance an improvement over the original. Call quality is average, and the Motif II ANC are up against plenty of...

Iconic Marshall design and sound ; Equaliser (EQ) in the app ; 30 hour battery life

Active noise-cancelling (ANC) could still be improved ; Inconsistent touch-based controls

If you're on the hunt for in-ear headphones that look just as good as they sound, take a look at the Marshall Motif II ANC. These pair Marshall's iconic style with unique audio tuning. They've improved on the first model with better battery life, a new...

Crisp, rich sound ; App includes adjustable EQ ; Water-resistant earpieces and case ; Case supports wireless charging

Underwhelming noise cancellation ; Drivers can't quite produce thunderous lows

Marshall's Motif II ANC true wireless earphones look cool and deliver detailed audio, but they don't impress when it comes to noise cancellation.

Punchy and detailed audio ; Secure, comfortable fit ; Distinctive styling

Very average ANC ; Touch controls overly sensitive

These amp-inspired earphones have a suitably slammin’ sound and plenty of built-in features. Noise cancellation is only OK compared to close rivals, though.

Excellent sound ; Interesting styling ; 6-hour battery life with ANC (9 without) ; Spotify Tap support ; Buds rated IPX4, case rated IPX5

USB-C port on case isn’t deep enough ; Playback control floats over the app even when no music is playing

If you want excellent sound and listen time, plus conversation-starting styling, the Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds should be near the top of your short list.

Attractive design ; Battery life ; Sound quality

Pricey ; Build quality

Marshall does deliver on the two hallmarks they’ve marketed most: ANC and audio. The noise-canceling modes are effective and grant full control over how much noise you want to eliminate or let in. Combine that with punchy bass response and terrific...