Side by side comparison and review of Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 25.2 cm | |
| Width | - | 7.7 cm | |
| Length | - | 18.5 cm | |
| Weight | 320 g | 520 g | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. are lighter than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. headphones. |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | |
| Earpad Material | - | Urethane foam | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 10 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Foldable | Yes | Yes | Both headphones can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising |
| MICROPHONE | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 5 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off | Volume control, ANC on/off |
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| CABLE | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 30 hour(s) | 38 hour(s) | Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.. |
| 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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. recharge faster than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. | Sony WH-1000XM4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
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