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General

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Series

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1000X4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker press names 1000X series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

1008039, 1009112, 10091131Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026The page data lists Marshall order codes per colour: 1008039 Black, 1009112 Brown, 1009113 Cream. These are order codes, not hardware model numbers. The DoC names the model MILTON A.N.C. only. Variant rows carry the colour of each code.

YY30131Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 cover explicitly names this regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

734005540737315Spec databasebilliger.de/pricelist/5756610471-marshall-milton-a-n-c-schwarzRead 15 October 2026Product properties for Milton A.N.C. Schwarz (black): EAN 7340055407373, listed since May 2026. A Thai retailer search result shows the same code for the black model. The Brown and Cream codes were not confirmed.

454873617980610Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact Black model WH1000XM4CB.CE7 product details table, EAN 4548736179806. Applies to this UK/EU Black SKU only, not every color or US bundle.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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.

7 September 20263Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026Dated maker release, announcement date separate from first retail availability.

Status

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026The page has an Add to Bag button.

Available10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact current Black product has price, delivery and purchase availability. September first availability remains separately sourced.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM49Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Exact current review explicitly calls WH-1000XM4 its predecessor. This is the revived M4 branch, not a claim that XM6 is its predecessor.26Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-launch-162596Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-1000XM4C an updated version of the WH-1000XM4 and calls the XM4 its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$229.991Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026The page data holds a US price of 229.99. Tom's Guide and the launch coverage list $229 or $229.99 at launch on 19 May 2026.

$299.993Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US September 7, 2026 manufacturer launch release states suggested retail price USD 299.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€19911Press articlethefestivals.uk/marshall-launches-milton-a-n-c-with-80-hour-batteryRead 15 October 2026Launch article: Price GBP 179.99 (also USD 229.99 / EUR 199). The Marshall store with euro prices lists 199 in the same way. Tax treatment is not stated.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, FR, US3Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2026-09-07-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-WH-1000XM4C-M4-2nd-Gen-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-and-Updates-Popular-Mid-and-Entry-Level-Wireless-Headphones-with-WH-CH730N-and-WH-CH530Read 7 October 2026US maker launch release offers the M4 2nd Gen through Sony Electronics and authorized US dealers.10Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact WH1000XM4CB.CE7 current UK listing and delivery availability establish GB.11Press releasesony.fr/presscentre/sony-ravive-ses-incontournables-le-wh-1000xm4c-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-cotes-de-ses-best-sellers-milieu-et-entree-de-gammeRead 7 October 2026France price and availability section explicitly offers the current model in September 2026. UK exact retail listing and US Sony announcement separately establish their markets. Not an exhaustive worldwide list.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Brown, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Colorways: Black, Brown, Cream. TechRadar and Tom's Guide say only Black was on sale at launch.

Black, Platinum Silver, Lavender7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C color list. Hello Kitty collaboration does not change base hardware.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker text: wireless headphones with adaptive active noise cancellation for music. Stored as music.

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category, rather than an INZONE gaming headset.

Design

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Form factor

On-ear1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Headphone Type: On-ear.

Over-ear7Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-wh-1000xm4c-wireless-noise-cancelling-headphones-and-updates-popular-mid-and-entry-level-wireless-headphones-with-wh-ch730n-and-wh-ch530Read 5 October 2026Exact product section explicitly comfortable over-ear design.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: headphone style Closed back.

Closed5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same exact maker table Headphone Type Closed.

Wearing style

Headband6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cushioned headband with adjustable height.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter labels the headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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.

Flat and inward4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 storing: rotate both units flat, fold one unit toward headband. Both flat swivel and inward fold proved.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page 13 explicitly rotate units to flatten.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Audio specification: Driver Type Dynamic.

Dynamic13Retailer pagecrutchfield.com/p_158XM4V2BK/Sony-WH-1000XM4C-Black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current M4 2nd Gen product details explicitly identify dynamic 40 mm drivers. Public indexed product text retrieved. No older WH-1000XM4 driver fact transferred. Independently reproduced actual public indexed Product Highlights under exact M4C Black URL. Live normal curl 403 is not bypassed, legacy XM4 rows excluded.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

32mm1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Audio specification: Drivers 32 mm.

40mm5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Public indexed exact maker specification cells: 40 mm playback driver. Direct fetch intermittent.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

18Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Each earcup houses a 32mm dynamic driver.

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Diaphragm material

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Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Powerful 40 mm drivers paragraph explicitly LCP diaphragms, not merely a coating.

Magnet

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Neodymium14Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/sony-wh1000xm4c-wireless-bluetooth-noisecancelling-headphones-lavender-10310256.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Lavender technical specifications table, Driver type: Neodymium drivers. Shared M4C hardware, not its pad or diaphragm material.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Frequency range: 20-20,000 Hz (SBC, AAC, LC3) and 20-40,000 Hz (LDAC at 96 kHz). The 20 to 20,000 Hz range is stored. The LDAC range is not stored because it depends on the codec and sample rate and no wired range is published. Power state and test standard are not stated.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 4 Hz to 40 kHz IEC, headphone cable with power on. Not passive acoustic range.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table A2DP transmission band at LDAC 96 kHz sampling/990 kbps. 44.1 kHz band 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Not acoustic response.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Driver Impedance 32 ohm. The power state is not stated.

16Ω4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 16 ohms at 1 kHz headset off. Powered figure 40 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

99.3dB1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Driver Sensitivity 99.3 dB SPL (1mW @ 1kHz).

101dB4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119: 101 dB/mW headset off. Powered 106 dB/mW. No older XM 4 value transferred.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Reference printed as 1 mW at 1 kHz.

Per 1 mW4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 119 explicitly dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Yes24Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/software/00269130Read 7 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM4C support-linked current Sound Connect page explicitly says smartphone-configured Equalizer carries over to PC without PC app. Actual model EQ independently supported by exact guide and maker sound page. Active Bluetooth route. Generic model-dependent other features are not inherited, passive analog EQ unproved.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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.

106Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Fine-tune paragraph explicitly 10-band equalizer.

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.

Hard, Soft, Heavy, Clear, Game9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model measured EQ chart tabs in public article data name these five presets. Regional Apache 207 future profile excluded.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Soundstage1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Soundstage spatial audio, Marshall's own stereo spatialization. Room size and amount are adjustable in the app according to Tom's Guide and Expert Reviews.

360 Reality Audio4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 About 360 Reality Audio, supported service/content required.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation: Yes. Adaptive ANC.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 ANC and noise-canceling chapter.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts pages 14-16 identify external and internal noise-canceling microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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415Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-1Read 7 October 2026Noise cancellation paragraph explicitly two microphones on each earcup. Four across both earcups. Help Guide parts chapter independently identifies internal and external ANC microphones. This is not the voice microphone count.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive ANC reacts to the environment in real time.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 automatically adjusts noise cancellation based on detected actions.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

38Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The ANC has High, Medium and Low settings plus an Adaptive setting. Stored as 3 adjustable levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive ANC and Transparency mode. The M-button toggles them.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 Ambient Sound Control.

Adjustable transparency

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same page adjusts ambient mode.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 7 explicitly automatic Speak-to-Chat audio detection and settings.

Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

Even bass, recessed upper mids from about 1.6 to 3.4 kHz, a dip near 7 kHz and extended upper treble.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Objective Measurements prose and current product chart, Default profile. SoundGuys published method uses B&K 5128 and SoundCheck. Connection, codec and firmware not stated. No numerical deviation from target inferred.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published headphone method: B&K 5128 head and torso simulator, 1704C-102 interface and SoundCheck. Do not infer unreported M4C codec, firmware or connection.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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.

Street and incidental noise are attenuated. Office noise and wind are less effectively suppressed. The review unit also had call crackles and dropouts near three previously paired devices.16Measurementsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current article microphone test section and ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. SoundGuys method uses a calibrated artificial mouth and recorded speech with controlled background noise. Source unit caveat retained. Connection codec and firmware unstated.17Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published speech method uses calibrated artificial mouth, recorded speech and controlled ideal, background-noise, wind and reverberation conditions.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AMarshall Milton A.N.C.

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	81

Source6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer test: just over 50 hours with ANC on at 50 percent volume, and 81 hours with ANC off. Only the ANC-off figure is stored because the ANC-on result is not a number. Codec, and the volume of the ANC-off run, are not stated.

BSony WH-1000XM4C

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

81h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

202g(7.1 oz)14Reviewheadphonecheck.comRead 15 October 2026The review gives a measured 202 g and lists Weight without cable 202 g. The maker states 200 g.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in12Press articlewifihifi.comRead 15 October 2026Six microphones placed for both ANC and calls. No boom microphone.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls chapter identifies the integrated voice microphone(s).

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

47Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Sound quality: four of the total six microphones are used for clear calls.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

61Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Microphones: 6. TechRadar says four of the six are used for calls.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Receiving and making calls chapters explicitly play the wearer voice through the headphones. Adjustable sidetone is not assumed.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth, USB-C digital audio and analogue 3.5 mm audio through the USB-C lead.

Analog, Bluetooth4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth connection chapters plus page 72 analog cable. USB charging is not USB audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connecting a 3.5 mm audio device: analogue audio device with a 3.5 mm stereo jack through the included USB-C to 3.5 mm audio cable.

3.5 mm TRS5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table stereo mini plug, TRS audio-only cable confirmed by exact review.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026The included audio lead connects to the USB-C port on the headphones. There is no 3.5 mm port on the headphones.

3.5 mm4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 stereo-mini cable/input-jack diagram.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m14Reviewheadphonecheck.comRead 15 October 2026The USB-C to 3.5 mm cable measures approximately 120 cm with a short coiled section. Technical specifications: Cable length 120 cm. The charging cable is shorter and its length is not stated.

1.2m5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Same table approximate 1.2 m headphone cable, charging cable not included in EU base.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Device layout item 4: USB-C charging and audio input.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Parts and controls labels USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connecting a USB-C digital audio device: USB-C to USB-C cable (not included). The USB-C port is a charging and audio input.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly cannot listen via USB-C.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly playback with headset off. Built-in voice mic unavailable through supplied cable, smartphone microphone used.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/headphones/support-for-milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Support page: Bluetooth wireless, or wired via USB-C or 3.5 mm. The box contents list no dongle or receiver.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.

10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 104: maximum Bluetooth communication distance approximately 10 m. Varies with obstacles and electromagnetic environment. Maker claim, not a measured range.

Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0.

6.05Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model specification table explicitly Bluetooth Version 6.0. This does not establish LE Audio or Auracast support by itself.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Codecs: SBC, AAC (MPEG-2), LC3, LDAC.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Supported Codecs chapter gives the exact supported list. LDAC requires compatible host and sound-quality-priority setting.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly reports absent LE audio features on this exact model. Future update is speculation, not stored.

AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features: Auracast connectivity in the Marshall Bluetooth app. Engadget and BGR also mention Auracast. HeadphoneCheck says it is a beta receiver only (Listen to Broadcast Beta) at the time of testing.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly No Auracast. Bluetooth 6.0 alone is not Auracast proof.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity: Yes. Two devices at once per the manual.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Connecting to 2 devices chapter, page 69. Audio streams switch, not mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

22Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pairing a new device: connected to two devices at a time.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter page 69 explicitly two devices simultaneously.

Paired devices remembered

82Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Pairing a new device: connected to two devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices.

81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android pairing page 42: up to eight devices remembered, oldest registration replaced.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Thanks to Google Fast Pair, the Pixel recognised the headphones in pairing mode.

Google Fast Pair18Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-5Read 7 October 2026Google Fast Pair Android one-tap pairing paragraph and logo. Swift Pair claims for CH730N and CH530 are not transferred to M4C.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Android, iOS, macOS6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tested with a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and a MacBook Air M2 with multipoint. The Marshall Bluetooth app is on iOS and Android. USB-C audio works with any host that supports it, which is not tested here.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Individual Bluetooth chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AMarshall Milton A.N.C.

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BSony WH-1000XM4C

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Android and iPhone pairing plus receiving/making calls chapters establish Bluetooth HFP/HSP speech. Printed page 98 computer video-call section selects WH-1000XM4C Hands-Free for both speaker and microphone and explicitly refers to Windows 11 and Mac pairing. Console and analog voice paths excluded.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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930mAh19Retailer pagedigitec.ch/en/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-wireless-headphones-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical battery table: 930 mAh. Headset capacity, not an external case or combined packs. Minimum/typical qualification not published. Maker Reference Guide confirms rechargeable 3.7 V lithium-ion battery but does not publish mAh. No Wh-derived capacity. Independently corroborated by exact Black CE7 RTV Euro AGD table, which explicitly labels 930 mAh nominal. No Wh-derived number.25Retailer pageeuro.com.pl/sluchawki/sony-wh-1000xm4c-anc-nauszne-bluetooth-czarny.bhtmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Black WH-1000XM4CB.CE7 table explicitly Pojemność nominalna 930 mAh. Published nominal headset battery capacity, corroborates retained Digitec claim, not inferred from 3.441 Wh or 3.7 V.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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110Retailer pageargos.co.uk/product/9899456Read 7 October 2026Exact model product details: Batteries required 1 x Li-Ion (included). One supplied headset battery assembly, not a claim about internal cell count.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AMarshall Milton A.N.C.

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50
Bluetooth	No	80

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Play time: 50 hours with Bluetooth and ANC, 80 hours with Bluetooth only. The headline text says 50+ hours with ANC. The codec, volume and spatial audio setting are not stated. Expert Reviews says Soundstage lowers these figures.

BSony WH-1000XM4C

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	27
Bluetooth	No	34
Analog	Yes	19
Analog	No	32

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32, table visually checked. AAC/SBC Bluetooth ANC on 27 h and ANC/ambient off 34 h. LDAC ANC on 20 h and off 27 h omitted because codec column absent. Powered analog ANC on 19 h and off 32 h. Call and ambient-only rows excluded. EQ, DSEE and additional app functions can shorten these maxima.

Battery life (claimed, max)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

34h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

50h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

34h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/l6VO4po2Qf2P6X69Ba81H/f6165e8f72d8f7d023b6a957a0cba223/Marshall_Milton_OLM_R1_2_1.pdfRead 15 October 2026Charging the headphones: plug into a USB power source. Charging uses the USB-C port.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging chapter: USB Type-C cable to the charging port.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Charging time: 2 hours to full recharge.

180min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Charging page 30: approximately 3 h, explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Converted to 180 min.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick Charging: 15 minutes gives 9.5 hours of playtime.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Available Operating Time page 32: 3 minutes charging.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

9.5h1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick Charging: 15 minutes gives 9.5 hours of playtime. Charger power, codec and ANC conditions are not stated.

1h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page: approximately 1 h music playback after 3 minutes. Codec and ANC condition of quick-charge result are not published.

Use while charging

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Controls: Control knob and M-button. The knob is a multidirectional push control, stored as buttons.

Buttons, Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts chapter buttons and touch sensor, page 26-28 touch operations.

Volume control

Buttons1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Volume is set by pushing the control knob up or down (manual). Stored as buttons.

Touch4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch swipe up/down. Analog cable uses source-device controls.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Customisable M-button with presets for ANC, Transparency mode, soundstage, EQ, Spotify Tap and voice assistant.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 assigns NC/AMB button double-press to Quick Access service. Not universal remapping of every control.

Wear detection

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros and cons: No wear detection. Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews and Engadget say the same.

Yes4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App page 8 plus wearing chapter: music pause/resume and power off based on removal.

Voice assistant

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Google app, Siri4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-103 Google app Android/Siri iPhone, hold touch panel more than 1 second. No Hey Siri.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Cushioned headband. Expert Reviews describes a thin lining under the headband.

Padded20Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4cRead 7 October 2026October 5, 2026 current-model review build paragraph explicitly describes padding on both the earpads and headband.

Headband material

Faux leather14Reviewheadphonecheck.comRead 15 October 2026The steplessly adjustable headband is made from faux leather.

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Frame material

Powder-coated metal arms12Press articlewifihifi.comRead 15 October 2026Powder-coated metal arms, from the launch text.

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Ear cup material

TPU with a leather-look embossed finish12Press articlewifihifi.comRead 15 October 2026Square-shaped TPU molded ear cups with a textured leather surface. The Japanese Marshall press release (PR Times) says TPU ear caps with a leather-look embossed finish.

Plastic21Reviewgizmodo.com/sony-wh-1000xm4c-review-still-kind-of-goated-2000810045Read 7 October 2026Exact current review identifies matte plastic outer earcups. Internal frame and headband material not inferred.

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.

Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current review identifies faux-leather over-ear padding. Polymer chemistry not stated.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026The page says the ear cushions are larger than on the Major V, and the store sells ear cushions as a spare part. The manual shows how to remove and refit them.

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Current-model build section explicitly allows hand removal for cleaning and replacement.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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 openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Battery, Ear cushions1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026The page says Milton A.N.C. has user-replaceable spare parts. The Marshall store sells Battery and Ear Cushions as separate product variations.

Ear pads, Headphone cable1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact model guide 72 detachable headphone cable. Pads separately proven by current SoundGuys review. Battery assembly remains report-only because the European reference self-repair sentence could not be independently reread during verification. Normal-operation battery swapping is not inferred.9Reviewsoundguys.com/we-benchmarked-the-revamped-sony-wh-1000xm4c-heres-how-the-new-hardware-performs-163130Read 7 October 2026Build section explicitly allows removing current ear pads by hand for cleaning and replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Compatible app: Marshall Bluetooth app.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using Sound Connect app chapter explicitly names the current app.

App platforms

Android, iOS6Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Marshall Bluetooth app, free on iOS and Android.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same chapter directs installation from Google Play or Apple App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026OTA (over-the-air) software updates: Yes.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026App chapter lists Update Software and dedicated firmware-update chapter.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

200g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026Weight 200 g (7.05 oz). Euronics Estonia lists 231 g and MediaMarkt NL lists 0.674 kg, probably with packaging. The maker figure is stored.

253g(8.9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Specifications chapter: approximate 253 g. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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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.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026Exact feature page shows Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos with LDAC high-resolution description.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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AK8YY301323Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY3013/Letter/02-FCC-Authorization-Letter-9381384Read 7 October 2026Public FCC filing metadata identifies full FCC ID AK8YY3013, product code YY3013 and Sony Corporation. Exact maker manual cover maps WH-1000XM4C to YY3013. Original FCC exhibit fetch returned 403, not treated as a read document.

Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c/feature-2Read 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio section explicitly calls these certified headphones. This is separate from Hi-Res logos and does not prove a bundled paid spatial licence or head tracking.

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.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Documents4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 12 headset, analog cable, case and documents. USB-A to USB-C cable supplied only for mainland China, omitted from European base.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AMarshall Milton A.N.C.

Type	Length (m)	Count
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.

BSony WH-1000XM4C

Type	Length (m)	Count
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026One analog cable from guide page 12, published approximate 1.2 m maker length.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/marshall-milton-anc-reviewRead 15 October 2026A fabric carrying pouch is supplied. TechRadar calls it a draw-string case.

Hard22Retailer pagegalaxus.de/de/s1/product/sony-wh-1000xm4c-dnc-27-h-kabellos-kopfhoerer-73105609Read 7 October 2026Exact M4C technical accessories table identifies Headphone case: Hard Case. Maker includes one carrying case. No old XM4 case specification transferred.

Links

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Product page

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/milton-anc1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4c2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-1000xm4cRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker model page.

Spec sheet

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/milton-anc1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specifications5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4c/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official exact-model Specifications page. HTML specification sheet, not a fabricated PDF document.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/3013/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete current English maker guide, 120 pages. Shared regional sibling model is not added as another product.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years5Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 15 October 2026United States limited warranty: two years for headphones and speakers bought on marshall.com or from an authorized US dealer. Batteries count as consumable parts.

1year12Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/183151/sony-headphones-WH1000XM4CB-warranty.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony original Video and Audio Limited Warranty card, page 1, one year from original purchase for Sony or authorized-dealer purchases in the US and Canada. Linked by Abt exact WH1000XM4C/B product Warranty anchor. Scanned card visually read. Not an EU statutory-rights duration.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.