Marshall, the makers of all things guitar and sound amplifying, introduced its first true wireless in-ear Bluetooth earbuds. The Marshall Mode II are priced at $179 and offer up to 5 hours of play time on a single charge.
At $179, the new Marshall earbuds are relatively cheap compared to Apple’s AirPods Pro going for $249, and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro priced at $199, but the Marshall Mode II lack active noise cancellation, unlike the other two. The new earbuds are also behind in terms of battery life compared to rivals like the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ which cost $149. But with that said, Marshall gives you a different, rock-inspired design from a brand name known for its professional audio devices.
Marshall Mode II Design and audio quality
The Marshall Mode II have a retro look, with gold accents and a charging case made of black rubber. Yet they don’t skip on modern conveniences like and IPX4 certification, meaning they’re sweat resistant.
Marshall Mode II case
Marshall Mode II specs, features, and battery life
- 5 hours battery life on a single charge
- 4 charges in the case, up to 25 hours of playback
- 2 hours case charging
- Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity
- Transparency mode
The Marshall Mode II earbuds have two microphones, 10-meter Bluetooth range, and a single dynamic audio drive. Each of the earbuds weighs 4.75 grams or 0.17 ounces, while the charging case is 35 grams or 1.23 ounces. The earbuds’ frequency response is 20 Hz to 20 kHz with a driver sensitivity of 100.5 dB. The driver impedance is 16 Ω.
Marshall Mode II price and release date
- Price: $179
- Launch: March 18
