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Marshall Milton A.N.C. vs Nothing Headphone (a)
Product A: Marshall
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Product B: Nothing
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- 41 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 26 the same
- 54 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.
- Battery life (claimed, max)A: 80hB: 135hNothing is 55 h higher.
- Driver sizeA: 32mmB: 40mmNothing is 8 mm higher.
- Quick chargeA: 9.5hB: 8hMarshall is 1.5 h higher.
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (measured)
A202g
B311g
Headset weight
A200g
B310g
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
6974434227446, 6974434227453, 6974434227439, 69744342275696Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Store variant data on the Nothing EU store: SKU and barcode 6974434227446 White, 6974434227453 Black, 6974434227439 Pink, 6974434227569 Yellow.
Announced
19 May 20269Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-milton-a-n-c-headphones-launch-with-adaptive-anc-and-ldac-157560Read 15 October 2026Launch article dated 19 May 2026: available starting today through Marshall's website, retail from 27 May.10Press articlepopsci.com/gear/marshall-milton-anc-on-ear-headphones-hendrix-anniversary-new-product-announcementRead 15 October 2026Published 19 May 2026: available to buy now at marshall.com.
5 March 20264Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/the-nothing-headphone-a-are-here-and-they-rock-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-themRead 15 October 2026Article published 5 March 2026 on the launch. Pre-orders opened on 5 March 2026 and sales started on 13 March 2026 for white, black and pink. The yellow edition followed from 6 April 2026 (Hardware Busters). iFixit says the newsroom announcement was on 26 February, which is a teaser date.5Press articlehwbusters.com/news/nothing-launches-affordable-headphoneRead 15 October 2026Available starting March 13 for black, white and pink and April 6 for the limited-edition yellow. Pre-orders open at launch. The article gives EUR 189 for Greece, a country price that is not stored.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
€1596Maker product pagede.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026German Nothing store lists EUR 159. Trusted Reviews and GSMArena give the same EUR 159 MSRP at launch. Tax treatment is not stated.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026MSRP of GBP 149 in the UK ($199 / EUR 159).14Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_headphone_a_unboxing-news-72043.phpRead 15 October 2026At GBP 149 / $199 / EUR 159 you're getting a lot for not a lot.
Markets
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Colours
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Design
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Form factor
Ear cup enclosure
Wearing style
Folding
Inward1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Foldable design: Yes. Tom's Guide says the ear cups fold inwards and Loud and Wireless says they cannot fold flat.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ear cups fold inwards and the headphones come with a cloth case.
None9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Foldable No. Which? also lists Headphones fold: No.10Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/headphones/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Public spec list: Headphones fold No. The rest of the review is paywalled and was not used.
Swivelling ear cups
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound
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Driver type
Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: a 40 mm titanium-coated diaphragm with a next-gen magnet and voice-coil system. HeadphoneCheck calls them 40 mm dynamic drivers.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Custom-developed 40 mm dynamic drivers. Technical specifications: transducer principle dynamic.
Driver size
Drivers per side
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Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
57Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features: a five-band equalizer alongside a handful of presets.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026A rudimentary five-band graphic equaliser.
EQ presets
Marshall, Bass Boost, Mid Boost, Treble Boost, Mid Reduction8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four preset EQs in addition to the default Marshall one: Bass Boost, Mid Boost, Treble Boost and Mid Reduction. Two custom slots.
Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Four default EQ settings. The names come from the Nothing support article on equalisers for the Headphone (a): Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, plus Custom and Advanced modes.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/44186010442001-How-many-equalisers-does-Nothing-Headphone-a-offerRead 15 October 2026Four preset EQ modes, Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, with Custom and Advanced modes. The page is behind a bot check, so the wording was read through search result text.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Nothing X: Static Spatial Audio modes inspired by live concerts and cinematic moments. SoundGuys and TechRadar name the two modes Cinema and Concert.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spatial audio with Concert and Cinema modes, processed by Nothing, with no head tracking or Dolby Atmos.
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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No1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026TechRadar says there is no head tracking or Dolby Atmos. The maker page lists none.3Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026You do not get head tracking or Dolby Atmos here.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 2mic Hybrid ANC (single side). Page text: dual feedforward and feedback microphones.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The hybrid noise cancelling is effective in the low-frequency range.
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: three levels of Active Noise Cancellation. Expert Reviews names Low, Mid and High plus an Adaptive setting.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Three levels, Low, Mid and High, plus an Adaptive setting.16Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026The app has a three-level ANC mode (Low, Medium, High) and an adaptive option.
ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes
The reviewer's sweep shows strong bass, a slightly recessed midrange and upper mids and treble that are a little too bright, close to sibilance.13Reviewloudnwireless.com/blog/marshall-milton-anc-review-better-than-expected-but-Read 15 October 2026Frequency sweep in the review: bass is deep, mids slightly recessed, upper mids and highs a bit too bright and close to sibilance. The reviewer's target and test rig are not stated.
Against the SoundGuys house curve the response sits about 4 to 5 dB above it in the sub-bass, dips to about 7.5 dB below it near 250 Hz and rises to about 7 dB above it near 3 kHz. The treble stays above the curve to 10 kHz and rolls off above 12.5 kHz.9Measurementsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Lab chart, SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve: about +3.7 to +5.1 dB from 20 Hz to 100 Hz, +2.5 dB at 125 Hz, -7.5 dB at 250 Hz, -0.1 dB at 1 kHz, +6.8 dB at 3.15 kHz, +4.0 to +4.9 dB at 5 to 6.3 kHz, +1.5 dB at 10 kHz, -6.4 dB at 16 kHz and -20.9 dB at 20 kHz. The SoundGuys target is its own house curve and the test rig is not named. iFixit describes a bass-forward signature with a dip near 200 Hz.
Bass amount
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Treble amount
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
A recorded Google Meet call sounded scratchy and not true to life. A call outdoors on a windy day came through without wind buffeting.6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Call quality section: voice sounded scratchy and not true to life on a Google Meet call and a recording. Good wind reduction on an outdoor call.
On a phone call the voice was audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise was fully silenced.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nothing-headphone-a-reviewRead 15 October 2026Call quality section: the callee found the voice audible and intelligible but a little muffled, and traffic noise around the caller was completely silent. This is a phone-call listening test and not a lab measurement.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
| Connection | ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | 81 |
BNothing Headphone (a)
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81h
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Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
Microphone
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Microphone
Microphone element
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
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Flip to mute
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Mute button
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
Cable connector on headset
Longest included cable
Headset USB plug or port
Audio over USB-C cable
Passive wired listening
No2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connecting a 3.5 mm audio device step I: make sure the headphones are turned on. Expert Reviews says the headphones do not work passively when wired.8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The headphones do not operate passively when wired. You have to switch them on.
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Wireless receiver
Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
LE Audio
Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Resetting: remove MILTON A.N.C. and MILTON A.N.C. [LE] from the Bluetooth list. The [LE] entry fits LE Audio. SoundGuys, PopSci and Wifi Hifi state Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio.9Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-milton-a-n-c-headphones-launch-with-adaptive-anc-and-ldac-157560Read 15 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0 with LE Audio support and SBC, AAC, LC3 and LDAC.10Press articlepopsci.com/gear/marshall-milton-anc-on-ear-headphones-hendrix-anniversary-new-product-announcementRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0 with LE-Audio.
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Bluetooth multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual connection YES. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but two devices stay connected and swap streams. Dual connection is off by default and is switched on in Nothing X.8Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-a-review-154232Read 15 October 2026Dual connection: two devices on the connections list swap audio streams at the same time, no true multipoint.
Multipoint devices
Paired devices remembered
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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table, Tech Integrations: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
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| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
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| Bluetooth | Game Mode on Nothing phones | 120 |
Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
Connection per platform
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Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Exchangeable Battery: Yes. User-replaceable spare parts. TechRadar says the battery sits under a panel on the left ear cup.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Under the left earcup you can unscrew a panel to replace the battery.
Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
| Connection | ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 50 |
| Bluetooth | No | 80 |
BNothing Headphone (a)
| Connection | ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | AAC | 135 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | AAC | 75 |
| Bluetooth | No | LDAC | 90 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | LDAC | 62 |
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
135h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
75h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
135h
Charging port
Full charge time
Quick charge time
Quick charge playback
Use while charging
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls
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Controls
Volume control
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Wear detection
Comfort and build
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Headband type
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Headband material
Frame material
Powder-coated metal arms12Press articlewifihifi.comRead 15 October 2026Powder-coated metal arms, from the launch text.
Flexible steel arms with metal injection molded hinges and a glass-fibre reinforced nylon slider1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: flexible steel arms, Metal Injection Molding hinges and a sliding component of 55% glass fibre reinforced nylon. Trusted Reviews says the housings are plastic with steel hinges.
Ear cup material
Ear pad material
Memory foam with faux leather6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Ear cushions are made of memory foam and TPU. BGR says soft faux leather and memory foam and Euronics lists imitation leather. Stored as memory foam with faux leather.
Memory foam with leatherette1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Page text: memory foam ear cups. Trusted Reviews says the cushions are covered with leatherette over memory foam.13Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/nothing-headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Ear cushions covered with a leatherette material with soft memory foam underneath.
Replaceable ear pads
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Ear pad attachment
Twist lock2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cleaning: remove the ear cushions by turning them anticlockwise and refit by turning clockwise to lock. TechRadar calls it bayonet locking.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The earcups use bayonet locking and screw off.
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Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
Headset dimensions
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Width177Height190.4Depth78mm(7 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026Spec table labels: Height 177.0 mm, Width 78.0 mm, Depth 190.4 mm. Those labels do not fit a wearing orientation. A 78 mm width cannot be across the head. Tom's Guide lists 7 x 3.1 x 7.6 in. The values are stored as across the head 177.0, top to bottom 190.4 and front to back 78.0. The maker does not state the headband or cup position.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/7LqTDh7XJGLQVU2hVArVh6/d91dda4868bd1ffaf838badcf5d057a5/Milton_ANC_-_Legal_and_safety_-_20260204_R1_5_CN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The Milton A.N.C. legal and safety leaflet describes the Hi-Res Audio logo and states that the Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo means playback with a codec certified by the Japan Audio Society. PopSci (from the launch release) calls the driver system Hi-Res Audio certified. The JAS licensee list was not checked.10Press articlepopsci.com/gear/marshall-milton-anc-on-ear-headphones-hendrix-anniversary-new-product-announcementRead 15 October 2026Custom-tuned Hi-Res Audio-certified driver system, 20 Hz to 40 kHz, sources up to 24-bit/96 kHz.
Communication certifications
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Milton A.N.C. headphones, USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C charging cable, Pouch, User manual and legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Box contents: headphones, 3.5 mm audio cord, user manual and legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable, pouch. The manual calls the audio lead a USB-C to 3.5 mm cable.
Headphone (a), Carry pouch, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (1.2 m) for charging and USB audio, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-aRead 15 October 2026In the box: Headphone x1, Carry pouch x1, 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2M) x1, USB-C cable (1.2M) x1 (charging and USB Audio), QSG x1.
Cables included
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
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| USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable | 1.2 | 1 |
| USB-C charging cable | Not available | 1 |
Source8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Short USB-C-to-USB-C charging cable and a coiled USB-C-to-3.5mm cable. Lengths are not published.14Reviewheadphonecheck.comRead 15 October 2026Delivery scope: USB-C to mini jack cable and USB-C to USB-C charging cable. Only the audio cable length is given.
BNothing Headphone (a)
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
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| 3.5 mm audio cable | 1.2 | 1 |
| USB-C cable for charging and USB audio | 1.2 | 1 |
Carrying case
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdf2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Milton A.N.C. Full Online Manual, release R1.2. English section on pages 3 to 10.
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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