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Marshall Milton A.N.C. vs Sony WH-CH520
Product A: Marshall
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Product B: Sony
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- 35 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.
- Quick chargeA: 9.5hB: 1.5hMarshall is 6.3 times higher.
- Battery life (claimed, max)A: 80hB: 50hMarshall is 30 h higher.
Weight
0 to 400 g
Weight (measured)
A202g
B147g
Headset weight
A200g
B147g
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General
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Series
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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.
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Sony WH-CH53021Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm4c-wh-ch730n-wh-ch530-announcedRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Sony WH-CH530 succeeds the WH-CH520.22Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch530-review-162786Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the WH-CH520 the previous model of the WH-CH530.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Colours
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.
Pink, Yellow, Blue, Beige, White, Black, One Piece Black, One Piece White4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520/specRead 5 October 2026Public indexed maker specification cells. Direct fetch intermittently unavailable. Current UK spec color table including limited One Piece variants. No color-to-SKU mapping inferred.
Segment
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.
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
Driver size
Drivers per side
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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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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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.
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio support
Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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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.
With an ideal fit, bass and lower mids are emphasized. Other midrange harmonics are quieter. A broken seal reduces bass and makes mids and highs more prominent.17Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Public lab frequency-response interpretation under ideal-fit conditions. Tested firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ over four days. Rig, EQ mode and codec not stated in article. Qualitative assessment only. No numeric deviation invented.
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.
Voices are clear but can sound thin. The microphone separates speech from moderate background noise. Loud environments can overpower the voice.18Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-ch520-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Phone Calls verdict from tested Black WH-CH520, RTINGS methodology v1.5. Review updated April 9, 2024. Bluetooth connection. Codec, firmware, host and speech level not stated in public verdict. Membership-locked numeric results not used.
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
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
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| Connection | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 224 |
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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224ms
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 |
BSony WH-CH520
| Connection | Hours (h) |
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| Bluetooth | 59 |
| Bluetooth | 55.42 |
Source7Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/sony-wh-ch520-p73092/test.htmlRead 5 October 2026Runtime section: approximately 59 h at 60% maximum volume using AAC. Tested firmware 1.0.1 and app 9.3.0. ANC absent. Lighting and other app settings not stated. Higher than maker AAC 50 h under this measured volume condition. Published approximation retained, not an invented estimate.19Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wh-ch520-review-98695Read 7 October 2026Second row is SoundGuys standardized continuous playback result 55 h 25 min, converted exactly to hours. Firmware 1.01, Headphones Connect 8.5, purchased WH-CH520/BZ. Codec, volume and EQ/DSEE settings not stated in article. First row 59 h belongs to existing Les Numeriques AAC test at 60% volume. Distinct methods and conditions. Results are not averaged.
Battery life (measured, max)
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59h
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
Total 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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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity
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Audio connections
Analog source plugs
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Cable connector on headset
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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.
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
Multipoint devices
Paired devices remembered
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Base station
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Compatible platforms
Connection per platform
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
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| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
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.
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Batteries included
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Claimed battery life
AMarshall Milton A.N.C.
| Connection | ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | 50 |
| Bluetooth | No | 80 |
BSony WH-CH520
| Connection | Hours (h) |
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| Bluetooth | 50 |
Battery life (claimed, max)
80h
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
50h
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Battery life without ANC (claimed)
80h
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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
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Wear detection
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Comfort and build
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Headband type
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
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.
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Replaceable ear pads
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
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/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 84. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wh-ch520Read 5 October 2026Current product EQ features name Sony Sound Connect.
App platforms
Dimensions and weight
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Headset weight
Headset dimensions
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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.
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Communication certifications
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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.
Wireless Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2958/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 package list, no headphone audio cable.
Cables included
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-CH520
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 0.2 | 1 |
Carrying case
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.marshall.com/us/en/product/milton-anc1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/milton-ancRead 15 October 2026
www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.html12Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-CH520/spec.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Japanese maker WH-CH520 specification table read in Shift-JIS. Covers closed dynamic 30 mm driver, USB charging, runtime, Bluetooth profiles, codecs and A2DP transmission band. No sibling specifications inherited.
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.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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