Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. and Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. vs. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 20.4 cm
Width - 19.5 cm
Depth - 4.8 cm
Weight 320 g 290.3 g Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+ are lighter than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. headphones.
Colour Black Matte black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Foldable Yes - Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 96 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 115 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off Volume, power on/off, mute button, noise-cancellation suspend button, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Features - Wear detection
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 18.5 hour(s) Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Continuous playback: up to 18.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 15 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2+
Included Accessories Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable Carrying case, Surface USB Link
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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