Marshall Motif A.N.C. vs. Sony WF-C500

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall Motif A.N.C. and Sony WF-C500. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Marshall Motif A.N.C. vs. Sony WF-C500 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 39.5 g
Earbud: 4.25 g
Earbud: 5.4 g
Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | Orange | Green | White
Protection IPX5, water-resistant, IPX4 (charging case) Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Marshall Motif A.N.C. have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-C500.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Marshall Motif A.N.C. are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 106 dB +/- 2dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 5.8 mm Marshall Motif A.N.C. have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-C500.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, ANC on/off, transparency Volume, voice assistant
CABLE Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall Motif A.N.C..
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 26 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback: up to 10 hours
Continuous talk: up to 5 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C500 recharge faster than Marshall Motif A.N.C..
CONNECTIONS Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Connector Type - USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Marshall Motif A.N.C. Sony WF-C500
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable Charging case
Compatibility - Windows
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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