Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 4
Marshall Launches $230 Milton ANC On-Ear Headphones With 50-Plus-Hour Battery
Updated
Updated · Engadget · Jun 4

Marshall Launches $230 Milton ANC On-Ear Headphones With 50-Plus-Hour Battery

3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 4

Summary

  • $230 Milton marks Marshall’s first premium on-ear model with active noise cancellation, adding a user-replaceable battery and removable ear pads to extend product life.
  • 32mm drivers, Auracast, Spotify Tap, Apple Find My, Google Find Hub and a feature-rich companion app position the headset as a new middle tier between Marshall’s Major and Monitor lines.
  • 50-plus hours of battery life with ANC on—and up to 80 hours without it—stood up in more than a week of daily use, according to the review.
  • ANC cuts street noise effectively for an on-ear design, though the review said it lacks the fuller sense of isolation typical of larger over-ear headphones.
  • Premium on-ear ANC options remain scarce, leaving Milton to compete mainly with products like Beats Solo 4 and JBL Live 680NC while defining a niche category.

Insights

Can Marshall’s new on-ear headphones justify a premium price without the total silence of over-ear models?
Will Marshall's new Auracast headphones change how we experience audio in public spaces like airports and theaters?
With user-replaceable batteries, is the Marshall Milton a quiet rebellion against the disposable tech industry?