Marshall’s new Milton headphones promise 80-hour battery life, and they actually look good too
Source: Android Authority
Overview
- Marshall Milton ANC blends the brand’s retro‑inspired design with adaptive ANC, spatial audio, and support for LDAC and LE Audio.
- The headphones deliver over 50 hours of playback with ANC enabled and more than 80 hours without it, and feature a replaceable battery for better long‑term repairability.
- Available now through Marshall’s official website, priced at $229 (US).
Design
Marshall leans into its signature styling with textured ear cups, a leather‑like finish, and a foldable build that feels premium compared to the typical plain‑look headphones.
Battery Life
The Milton ANC can provide over 50 hours of playback with adaptive noise cancellation and more than 80 hours without it, meaning you can charge once and forget about it for days—ideal for travel, commuting, or all‑day work use. Charging from 0 % to 100 % takes roughly two hours.
Adaptive ANC & Transparency
The adaptive ANC continuously monitors ambient sound levels and automatically fine‑tunes noise cancellation for different environments (quiet café, busy traffic, noisy metro). When you need to stay aware of your surroundings—such as ordering coffee or hearing airport announcements—a Transparency mode lets external sound in without removing the headphones.
Adaptive Loudness
Marshall’s Adaptive Loudness automatically adjusts the audio profile based on volume and environment, ensuring music remains full‑bodied and detailed whether you’re listening quietly at night or blasting tracks during a workout.
Spatial Audio (Soundstage)
Enabled via the Marshall app, the Soundstage spatial audio processing expands regular stereo tracks into a wider, more immersive soundstage—now a common expectation in premium headphones.
Technical Specs
- Drivers: 32 mm, 20 Hz – 40 kHz frequency response
- Bluetooth: 6.0 with LE Audio support
- Supported codecs: SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Battery: Replaceable, ~2 h charge time
Availability & Pricing
The Marshall Milton ANC is available now through Marshall’s official website for $229 (US).