Marshall Monitor II ANC review: classic headphones gain noise cancelling

Comfortable, durable, wireless headphones with long battery life and signature sound

Marshall’s second iteration of its top Monitor wireless headphones add active noise cancellation and up to 45 hours of battery life while keeping their classic looks.

Marshall brand headphones combine powerful, distinctive sound with a classic look reminiscent of the company’s guitar amps. The £280 Monitor II ANC are no exception.

Weight: 320g

Drivers: 40mm

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C charging, 3.5mm headphones socket

Bluetooth codecs: SBC only

Battery life: 30 hours with ANC, 45 hours without

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