Marshall Monitor III ANC vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Marshall Monitor III ANC leads Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) overall by 12 points (88 vs 76 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life (ANC on), where Marshall Monitor III ANC has 70 vs 24 h; Bluetooth version, where Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Marshall Monitor III ANC leads overall
Marshall Monitor III ANC · 84 overall, #1 of 51
88
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) · 80 overall, #16 of 51
76
Key differences
  • Battery LifeMarshall Monitor III ANC 70 vs 24 h
  • Bluetooth VersionBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Monitor III ANC wins 2 of 5 categories

CategoryMonitor III ANCQuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Wireless
Tie
Battery
+43
Comfort & Build
+100
Connectivity
Tie

Physical Comparison

Monitor III ANC
250g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Monitor III ANC
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
Monitor III ANC
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Monitor III ANC
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Battery Life (ANC On)
70 h192% more
24 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
Monitor III ANC
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Weight
250 g
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
Monitor III ANC
QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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