Marshall Monitor III ANC vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins — The Bose QC Ultra is the better ANC headphone; the Marshall Monitor III is the better lifestyle choice if aesthetics mat…
Scores: Marshall Monitor III ANC 7.1/10 · Bose QuietComfort Ultra 8/10
The Bose QC Ultra is the better ANC headphone; the Marshall Monitor III is the better lifestyle choice if aesthetics matter to you.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Marshall Monitor III ANC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
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| ANC Performance | Good | Class-leading |
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| Battery Life (ANC on) | ~30 hours | ~24 hours |
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| Weight | 321g | 254g |
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| Sound Signature | Warm/bass-forward | Neutral/polished |
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| Spatial Audio | No | Immersive Audio |
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| Price | ~$300 | ~$329 |
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Marshall Monitor III ANC
What works
- Distinctive Marshall aesthetic — the best-looking ANC headphone available
- Warm, guitar-forward sound that suits rock and blues perfectly
- 30+ hours of ANC battery life
What doesn't
- ANC performance trails Bose QC Ultra significantly
- Style-focused design means some functionality trade-offs
- Heavier than Bose at 321g
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
What works
- Class-leading ANC performance — removes more noise
- Bose Immersive Audio (spatial audio) is excellent
- More comfortable oval earpads for long sessions
What doesn't
- Generic appearance — doesn't make a style statement
- 24-hour battery life trails Marshall
- Sound lacks the character that makes Marshall distinctive on rock music
Bottom line
Our pick: Bose QuietComfort Ultra.
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