Marshall – Milton A.N.C. Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones with Adaptive Noise Cancellation and Microphone for Calls – Black

Great sounding headphones, better for small ears - The Marshall Milton ANC On-Ear headphones are a solid, great looking set of headphones, especially if you're a musician and fan of their gear. The look and feel like typical Marshall amps. It'd be nice if they came in a clam shell case for protection, but they do come with a bag to hold the headphones and accessories. There is a coiled USB-C to 3.5mm cable that i was excited to use because i thought i'd be able to plug the 3.5mm to the headphones and USB-C to my phone since there's no headphone jack anymore. Unfortunately, the headphones only have USB-C, so to wire them into a device, the device needs the 3.5mm port. There is a black M button on one side that you can use to do a variety of tasks; noise control (ANC, Ambient, etc), equalizer, voice assistant, etc The other side is a gold joystick/button. This lets you do various tasks such as volume control, skip, call, etc The app has a lot of features and tuning you can do to get the best sound you can from them. You can program the M button, set up equalizer settings to have toggled through, find your device through the android find hub and more Comfort wise, the pads are soft and feel good for decent periods of time. I've been using them to do chores around the house and cut the lawn. The downside in comfort for me is the cups are small. smaller than typical over the ear headphones. My ears are large so these don't completely cover them. While the cups are soft, what isn't ideal is how my ears still out and how that feels. These would be great for kids or people with smaller ears. I've been letting my kids use these because my other pair of headphones can contain my entire ear. Overall, they're great headphones with lots of features and customization, but not the best if you've got larger ears. i took a star off for bag vs case and smaller cups. I'll likely just leave them out for the kids to use and stick to my other set.

Amazing sound quality - I consider myself and audiophile and I’m very particular about headphones and speakers. Up until a few years ago I had only known of Marshall to be band equipment and never thought to look into personal use. After using exclusive high-end brands for years, Marshall has gained a spot on my list of brands to consider for upgrading any of my collection. When putting this on the ear Bluetooth headset on, you can feel the quality of it as soon as you pick it up. They fold up nice and compact for easy storage in the included bag- also comes with a charging cable(no block) and an audio cable. The ear cushions are quite soft and allow for extended use. The headband also has cushion. The sides feel like leather and the gold detail are true to Marshall products. The sound quality and profile are unmatched in my opinion. I listened to a wide variety of genres while testing these headphones out and they consistently delivered rich bass and crisp notes. Vocals came through clear. There’s an app to customize EQ which is one of my favorite options here. I used the ANC option while riding the train for a bit. It securely does the job well and sound it even clearer but I prefer to hear ambient sounds while out and about. Bottom line- if you want a premium quality set of headphones, you should consider and ultimately buy this set. You won’t be disappointed! I sure wasn’t!

Great ANC Headphones - I've owed a few different Marshall earphones and none of them have disappointed. The same is true for these Milton ANC headphones. They offer great audio, battery life and features that make them a great option for your on hear headphones. The sound quality is great, these offer very rich clear audio with great low end. You get even better control with the app, which also lets you switch easily between ANC, passive and transparency modes. The ANC is pretty good, given these aren't truly around the earr headphones you don't get that full ANC like you might be wanting, but it does do a pretty good job blocking most of the ambient noice out of your sound. Batter life has been great offering many hours of playback time. The headphones also come with an aux cord making it easy to use them via cord if you don't want to connect via bluetooth. Overall these are an excellent choice if you are looking for a solid pair of on ear headphones, they look and feel great and well built and sound amazing.

Tiny Marshall amps - It’s the name, branding and signature style that makes these special. Directly compared to some other headphones, I personally didn't notice any major sound difference until I made some changes. Don’t get me wrong, these are still nice headphones, just don’t feel like they are something I would go out of my way for unless I just wanted the Marshall logo to show off. The adaptive active noise canceling is decent. Sometimes it works so well it almost feels like my head is stuffed up. It also has transparency mode that helps with being able to hear louder sounds if you are out and about, so you don’t stand in the path of that bicycle. The audio quality is on par with others I have tried of the same size. You can use the Marshall Bluetooth app to modify lows/mids/highs to your liking and get some deeper bass if that is what you prefer. I do like the metal directional button that lets you skip, adjust volume and play/pause. You also have the “M button” on the other side that you can change settings with the app. You can have it cycle through noise control, equalizer, enable/disable soundstage, activate the voice assistant or do nothing. Which leaves you out of the other cycles as you can only choose one. The soundstage kind of adds like a small reverb effect, giving the sound a bit more of an open sound, like you are in a large room, or smaller room if that is what you set it to. You really have to cycle it to notice the difference, but it is there. Battery life is listed as 50+ hours, but as with all battery items, depends on usage and this is at medium volume with ANC. I have not timed it myself, but a few hours here and there over several days before it finally needed a charge was pretty impressive. With about 2 hours to full charge. These do fold up and come with a little bag. This is good to keep with you as these are not water resistant and best to be stored away if it starts to rain on you. They aren’t a whole lot smaller when they are folded, but do make them a bit less bulky. They also come with a coiled 3.5mm to USB-C cable if you still have one of those, but it does still need to be powered on. Now, the changes you can make are with the extra codecs of LC3 and LDAC, which on my Android device you have to go into the settings of the Bluetooth device and enable LDAC. This allows for hearing higher bit rate audio files, like FLAC for instance. I was not able to figure out the LC3 option though, but should also allow higher bit rates at lower latency. Overall, these are nice headphones. They clearly have that signature Marshall look to them, like having two miniature amps on your ears. I do feel that you can get similar audio from other headsets without the added brand premium. But, those also don’t typically offer the ability to replace battery and ears pads like these do.

Quality you would expect on a Marshall brand - It's no surprise the Marshall Milton A.N.C. Headphones produces the quality sound Marshall is known for. I'm a big fan of a certain brand that is known for its good, quality sound and the Milton A.N.C. certainly rivals it. Sound is clear and crisp. The default settings are on-point but if you have a certain preference (e.g. more bass, less treble, etc.) then you can simply adjust it through the Marshall app. The 2-button design keeps it simple. You just have to get used to it. Being able to use it for about 50hrs is also a plus! But even before using these, you can see it's not a simple set of headphones. The box design is creative that when you open it, the headphones look like it's in a show case. When you turn it on and off, it sounds like an electric guitar. There are two minor issues I have with the Marshall Milton A.N.C. headphones. First is the design of its sliding ear-piece. Its sliding adjustment is nice and smooth but how the end piece sticks out makes it look like antennas. The second is its case. It's simply a pouch. I've had headphones in these price-range that contain hard-cover cases. Over all, the Marshall Milton A.N.C. is an excellent set of headphones. I would recommend it to anyone.

Nice, Marshall doesn’t disappoint - The Marshall Milton ANC, comes with everything needed to listen to your music via Bluetooth. And even more surprisingly if you want to be hardwired connect to an old school receiver for example it even comes with a 3.5mm jack! Aside from the jack you'll get the USB-C charging cable, a draw string bag (unlike the beautiful clam shell case that came with the Marshall - Monitor III ANC) and a quick start guide. The headphones fit over my ears and lobes very comfortably. And is adjustable to the size of your head. They are labeled as left at right. So on the right side is the gold on/off button that you press a couple of seconds to turn on. It's multidirectional to handle music, answer calls etc. Also on the right side is the usb charging port. The left side has a black button that toggles ANC on and off. Before turning on the noise canceling feature, I was impressed. The ear pieces muffled out the sound more than expected. After turning it on however it felt like 95% of the outside noise had vanished. The sound is clear when I listened to my music. I will say however that the bass can be a bit overwhelming and for some reason the Marshall app won't open for me, I was hoping to find an equalizer. Using it for phone calls are just as clear. I love the retro look, which reminds me of studio phones. Overall I'm very impressed.

They May be Compact but they Pack a Punch - Marshall does disappoint when it comes to their products and these headphones are no exception. The Marshall Milton headphones are their newest addition and deliver exceptional sound, comfort, and portability in their signature retro style. *What’s included?* The headphones come packaged with a carry bag, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, and USB-C to audio jack extendable cable. *Construction Quality* The headphones are retractable, small, and lightweight with on-the-ear cushions. The headband is sturdy yet pliable, lined with light padding covered in soft plastic. The ear cushions are lined with the same plastic but are far more cushioned. There are two multi-purpose buttons, one which is customizable, and they are ergonomically placed so the thumbs can easily find them. I was initially wary of how the retractable portions to protrude significantly. When it comes to transportation, this made me nervous about possibly damaging them, but they appear to be made from a plastic-coated thick metal. They feel incredibly solid and robust, which brings me some peace of mind that I won’t knock them on something and chip them off. When it comes to comfort, it depends on the wearer and the length of usage. They are highly comfortable, especially when it comes to on-the-ear headphones. The problem arises when you wear glasses like I do. In this case, using them over an hour may cause tension aches because they press the ears to the glasses’ legs which press on your head. Still, these are by far the most comfortable on-the-ear headphones I have tried thus far and the longest I can last wearing some before the discomfort becomes evident. Additionally, they stay on the head and do not shift around when I move my head. *Sound* The sound profile is amazingly rich, smooth, crisp, and textured. The bass can get both deep and boomy or punchy depending on the music. Vocals come through with a bright unmuddied richness. They do seem slightly heavier on the bass which makes them initially sound a bit muddled, but with some eq tinkering, every genre comes through splendidly. *ANC and Transparency* The ANC is superb. External sounds have to be pretty loud to get through. Even when nothing is playing, sounds are very muted and faint. Transparency mode is also fantastic. It allows me to hear my environment almost as if I wasn’t wearing headphones and the sound that comes through is true-to-life, meaning that it doesn’t have that odd distortion that some headphones create. *Mic* Likewise, the mic is really good as it picks up sounds, even whispers, perfectly well and they sound true-to-life, making them perfect for taking phone calls. *App* These integrate with the Marshall app. The app works seamlessly, found the headphones immediately and is great for keeping their firmware updated along with customizing the sound according to preference. The Soundstage setting is phenomenal with Marshall. It adds that boost and oomph you get when experiencing live music and just adds a richness to the experience. *Battery Life* The battery life is stated to last at over 50 hours, which so far is quite accurate for me as I have used it for about 15hours and still have 74% left. So, at my rate I only need to charge it every once or twice a month. *Conclusion* Overall, these are great compact headphones. The fact that they stay unmoving on the head makes these great for workouts and anyone who is highly active. They provide comfort, unless you wear glasses, and have a long battery life. Most importantly, they deliver where it matters, in sound.

Small over ear headphones that sound amazing - I'll preface this that my review was done on a Mac and iPhone, so apples own headphones with their built in controls always have an advantage. But with these, the simple setup on the buttons doesn't really make that much of a difference. I always hate having to go into an app to change ANC, but the Marshall app has this though you can instead edit the M button and simply click it to what you like. The sound itself is also amazing. Good base and awesome sound, for headphones that are so small. The small size also doesn't mean they are too small, it more that it makes them light. They still fit over my hears and feel like any big over ear headset when it comes to sound and ANC, but are super easy to wear. The passthrough also works great. The music still sounds amazing but you can hear and talk to people. Using them both on my phone and my Mac, music and videos where all really nice, either ANC or passthrough. And they are easy to carry around as well because of the small size. The one interesting thing is that they have on USB-C spot for charging, you get that cable, and also a usb-c to audio cable. This is nice, but don't lose that cable as I don't think many people have that laying around. Overall though, awesome headphones especially if you like over the ear but want them portable and easy to carry.

Great little pair of headphones! - Marshall is one of those classic American audio brands that folks associate with loud - in a good way. Overall, these headphones reflect that quality and history. They sound great and easily transportable. They also have that classic leather grain look. It also came with a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a cool carrying pouch, and a USB-C to 3.5 mm audio jack cable. The battery life is also industry-leading and I have been using them for several long listening sessions and calls and so far it has no sign of running out of battery. It works really well with the iOS companion app too - which my iPhone prompted me to install when I paired them, which was also super easy - I just held the button in and it started the Bluetooth setup. The button also works well for wireless commands like pausing, skipping, and going back to previous songs. The only drawback for me is the size of the ear cups are a bit small and don't go around your ears, at least for me. The also do get warm even with short to moderate sessions, but otherwise it's a really solid product.

King of the HIll - This is my first go at using Marshall audio products. They have been on my radar over the last few years, but I haven’t taken the plunge until I saw these Miltons and I am thoroughly impressed. For some context, I use a lot of different headphones and earbuds; my wife says I have a problem. I have a few other ‘high-end’ headphones from a couple of other brands so I was curious how the Miltons from Marshall would stack up to those more expensive offerings. I can confidently say that the Miltons hold their own and in some places go past those more expensive options. Let me start off with the most important part of any headphone, the audio. I have left the Mitons EQ tuned to the original Marshall sound, and toggle on the Adaptive Sound that is supposed to adjust the tonal balance based on playback volume and what’s going on around you. I have been very happy with the sound. I have an eclectic taste in music and some of my playlists will bounce around between genres. I might have an old 90s country song, then the next will be a newer Hip-Hop track, then flip to some old school 80s music. Every song sounds great. Mids and Highs are clear, and Bass is prominent without overpowering the song. I’ve also used it connected to my laptop to watch movies and was again impressed with the sound. AND and Transparency are good. I was very happy with the ANC, it did a great job of eliminating my wife’s show playing next to me as well as the noise from the fan we have in our room. Voices are also eliminated which is good and bad. You can adjust the level of the ANC, but I just left it at the highest setting. Transparency can also be adjusted, but I would say Milton's transparency isn’t quite as good as what other brands are offering in this area. Still passable, but not the best. I love that Marshall included the ability to use Apple’s Find My or Google’s Find Hub. It was super easy to get it connected to Google’s Find Hub when I connected it to my Android phone. It was a little more involved trying to get them connected to Apple’s Find My when I tried connecting them to my iPhone. Another great note is since I had it connected to my Android and connected to my Google account, the headphones can easily switch over to my Google TV. This is great when I am trying not to wake my dozing wife. I have really enjoyed using these headphones from Marshall. The sound is great, what I would expect from Marshall. They are lightweight and comfortable to use for long periods of time. The battery has been great and something I don’t worry about. The only issue I have had so far which I hope is fixed in a firmware update is that the Spotify Tap feature has not worked. This issue is on both my iPhone and Android phone. The M-Button still works to toggle AND and Transparency, but I have not been able to get the Double Press to start Spotify. These are an amazing pair of headphones, and I prefer them compared to my other similarly priced headphones, and more expensive options. They are an easy recommendation.

Beautiful design and quality sound as expected. - This is the first pair of Marshall headphones I’ve had the opportunity to try out, and for the most part, I am very happy with them. Design 5/5 - The first thing that stood out to me about these over-the-ear headphones was the design. I noticed the ear cups are smaller compared to other brands that fully cover your ears, and at first I wasn’t sure what to think about this style used by Marshall. However, I quickly began to enjoy the look and just how slim they appear compared to most over-ear styles. They don’t make my head look big, which is something that I think many over-the-ear headphones tend to do nowadays. That alone makes these stand out for me. Comfortability 4/5 - The feel is light and comfortable. I recently took them on a weekend trip and used them on a three-hour flight, and they didn’t bother my ears at all during that time. The only thing I noticed was a bit of heat and sweat buildup toward the end of the flight. This is the only area where I would rate them 4 out of 5. I’m not sure if this is due to the smaller ear cup design not fully enclosing the ear, but I’m willing to accept this because I prefer the slimmer look over bulkier headphones. Sound 6/5 - Sound quality is, without a doubt, 5 out of 5. I listened to some of my favorite tracks and the audio was so clean and crisp that I was able to hear things in songs that I likely missed with my previous headphones. This is exactly why I was excited to try Marshall headphones, knowing their quality sound in speakers, and they have successful brought this quality into their headphones. I really love the sound! App 5/5 - The app is also very simple and straightforward. My favorite part? No need to create a username! I really appreciate that in 2026. A lot of apps today force you to log in before you can even use basic features, but this one does not. I can easily adjust settings and enable features whenever I want without any hassle. No complaints here, 5 out of 5. Battery life has also been excellent. Marshall claims is up to 70 hours, and I believe it based on my use of almost 2 weeks. I have not had to charge them in over a week of normal use, around two to three hours per day. They are perfect for travel and long trips. Overall, as someone new to Marshall headphones, I am very impressed with the Milton ANC Headphones. I love the look, the sound, and the ease of use, including the app!

ANC is lacking, Bass is booming - I've never heard of Marshall as a brand, so I had to actually research them a bit and turns out they're actually well known in other circles. I thought ON ear earphones with ANC and their name brand behind them sounded intriguing so I gave these a try. Good packaging that is eye catching and inside you get the mini-cans themselves with a USB-C charging cable, USC-C to 1/8", carrying pouch and a few other items. I wish they came with a small, compact hard carrying case like the Beats or Sonos Ace though. The headphones are incredibly light. They are far from over the ear cans and fit comfortable dab smack on your ear with some comfortable cushion. Did I mention they are crazy light? Coming from SteelSeries, Beats, Sonos and more, these will feel downright petite in your hands and on your head. Aesthetically, they are stylish with an all black design and gold highlights. As always in this day and age, there is an app and downloading it reveals a firmware update waiting for install. I used the headphones for a few days before even using the app or installing the firmware. No noticeable difference firmware wise but you will absolutely need the app for adjustments. As for sound quality, to say these are bass forward is an understatement. If you're a bass lover, you are in the right spot but for many audio listening sessions, the bass is overpowering. Use the app to adjust, right? I did, down to the lowest levels I could set and only then does the bass come back into the realm of acceptability thankfully. With the bass set to an acceptable level, the soundscape is actually rather nice. It is soft and lush (I believe some call it "warm") with great mids and good highs. I listen to several selections ranging from Kitaro's "Caravansary" (my go to for bass and mid checks) to "Queen of the Night" followed by Foo Fighter's "Everlong" and "My Hero" and finally Queen's "Love of my Life," and these headphones deliver nicely. A lot of fine detail missed by plenty of pairs of headphones I've tried is front and center with the Marshalls. I actually think they sound better than my Beats Studio 3 pair of over the ear cans. One feature I enjoyed using with the app was the virtual soundstage settings letting it sound as if you're in a room and moves the sound a bit out of your head. Applying the stock settings to something like Celine Dion's rendition of "Hymne a l'amour" from the Olympics was an absolute treat. This feature can also extract more detail on certain songs too like the aforementioned Celine masterpiece. As for their ANC, prepare to be underwhelmed. I tried it at every level, and while it is there, it is not great. Part of this is the on ear versus over ear design and the other is the actual ANC implementation itself. I tried these at my local gym along with my go to Apple Beats Studio 3 and a pair of ANC earbuds for testing and these were nowhere near as good as the Beats and a touch below the ANC earbuds. It can't even come close to something like my Sonos Ace which have ridiculously good levels of ANC. I wouldn't buy these for the ANC, but if I liked a pinch of ANC here or there on top of other criteria, it would be ok. One pro of the ANC is setting the level just enough to allow the soundscape to flourish by at least dampening some external noise. Battery life is excellent. After several hours of use over several days with ANC enabled and volume well above 50%, I had ~74% left. Overall, I like them. Lightweight and well built, the sound quality is well above average and they are incredibly light weight. The app gives you a decent level of control and customization. On the other hand, the bass is to forward facing and the ANC is weaker than expected. I'll end up using these on the go due to their compact size and very good sound.

Nice full sounding headphones. - They have the Marshall sound, which is awesome, but I find the ear pads to be a bit small for my ears compared to other headphones which will cover my whole ear, these definitely didn't and while the active noise cancellation does work and work well, since it doesn't cover my whole ear outside sounds were more likely to sneak in, which is more an issue when listening to quiet music, then louder music. Even that doesn't really matter as the sound for the headphones is great. I'm also happy it folds up very small making it fit in a computer bag that much easier, and since it also includes a bag to protect it, they are the perfect travel pair for the office. The battery life is great and even though the headphone pads are small they are comfortable and can be worn all day easily even with glasses allowing you to drown out the office noise and rock at work. Setup via blue tooth works well and while a application on the phone isn't needed it is useful to update firmware which is always a good thing. These are great compact headphones that look good and sound great.

Great looks plus great sound equals great value - I know that most people today prefer the clean look of “earbuds”, but I actually prefer old school headphones. Earbuds are just too much of a challenge to keep in place. Headphones tend to have better sound, better noise cancelling and longer battery life. It’s a small price to pay for looking like I stepped out of the 1970’s. A few years back, I invested in a pair of noise cancelling wireless headphones from a popular audio brand. They are comfortable, and the active noise cancelling feature works well enough to wear when using noisy lawn tools. My only complaint has been with their sound quality, so I’m always looking for something better, and that’s when I came across these Marshall Milton A.N.C. Wireless Headphones. I am not a musician, but a few family members are, so I am familiar with the quality of the Marshall brand. I also liked the cool retro look, so I ordered them. The first thing I noticed was the cool packaging. Sliding the outer box cover up and off reveals a the headphones sitting in a cardboard “display case”. The headphones themselves are just as stylish with a soft faux leather covering on the headband and outer earpieces. The headband and ear cups are soft and well-padded for comfort. Instead of the adjustment bands being hidden inside the headband, the Marshall Miltons use a sleek metal slide with an infinitely position friction slide. They definitely add to the professional look of these headphones. When fully retracted and folded, these headphones are compact enough to fit in a backpack or even a large pocket of cargo pants. Even turning them on is a delight. Instead of just a power light or even a “power on” voice announcement, they play a cool guitar lick. Like the headphones, the Marhsall app is well-designed and easy to use. It offers various sound and equalizer settings as well as programming a function for the “Marshall Button” on the left earpiece. The control on the right earpiece is a small “job button” that works for many features, including play/pause, track skip, volume, answer/end and power. Although it sounds like a lot of functionality has been jammed into one control, it’s truly very intuitive and much easier to use than trying to learn multiple buttons. There’s a USB-C port for charging, but it also comes with a cord that plugs into that providing a wired 2.5mm audio jack. That’s right – you can go full retro and hard plug these Marshall Milton headphones into your stereo system. Of course modern Bluetooth offers great sound, but there’s nothing like listening to vinyl over wired headphones. There is really one main reason for buying these Marshall Milton headphones and that is sound, and the quality is fantastic! The bass is deep without sounding boomy or artificial, and the critical midtones are clear. Combined with active noise cancelling, these are not only the best headphones I’ve used in this price range, but they rank right up there with wired audiophile headphones costing 5 times the price. They do a great job of isolating external sounds, especially low and midrange frequencies. In terms of battery life, these Marshall Milton headphones are excellent. They are rated at 50 hours with ANC and 80 without. So far, I’ve listened to them for over 20 hours and they still report over 60% battery life remaining. If you want great sounding and great looking headphones with wired and wireless capability, these Marshall Miltons are exactly what you are looking for. They check all the boxes and offer great value. I highly recommend them.

Real Great Sounding Compact Marshall Headphones - The Marshall Milton ANC Headphones arrived nicely packaged with a cloth headphone cover/case and in beautiful condition. They came in a black color with a gold button used to turn them on, off and to pair via Bluetooth. They were easy to set up after their first full charge using a USB C cord (included). Marshall has a smartphone application that provides settings control, sound equalizer, bass boost, soundstage to make the sound more spacious, listen to broadcast, Spotify tap, interaction sound control, power off timer and battery preservation. In addition, Apple's FindMy App can be set up to track, find and locate thje Marshall Milton ANC (Automatic Noise Cancellation) Headphones. These new Marshall Milton ANC Headphones really pump out full spectrum sound; deep thumping bass (3 levels of control), clear treble and great mid tones. The headphones sit on your ear and do not completely encompass your ears so the ears stay cooler less sweaty than over-the-ear headphones while still providing excellent noise cancellation and great sound. They are compact when folded up and easy to travel with. These on-ear Marshall Milton ANC Headphones are my new favorite and will travel with me everwhere I go this year!

Excellent sound with great comfort! - Wow! I was skeptical of these headphones as soon as I opened the package and saw how small they are. These are my first on-ear noise-canceling headphones as opposed to over-the-ear headphones. To my surprise, the sound quality is excellent, and they still have excellent noise-canceling capabilities. With music playing, most background noise is gone. It is not perfect isolation since they are on-ear, but that is actually a perk to me. I tend not to like noise-canceling features when not on a plane. Usually, the feature gives me a weird feeling of pressure in my ears when I use them on the ground. Since these headphones do not form a perfect seal, they allow air to pass in and out freely. It is the best of both worlds because I get a good amount of noise cancellation with no side effects. These headphones are so comfortable that I have fallen asleep while relaxing and listening to music after work. As someone with big ears, many headphones start to bother me after wearing them without a break. These stay in place, even when bending over, but they do not hurt my ears. So far, I have used them for many hours, and the battery is going strong. Last I looked, the meter on my phone was still showing they were over 90 %, so I am optimistic that they will go a really long time without a charge. As soon as you unpack the headphones, the first thing to do is download the app, pair the headphones, and update the firmware. From there, I highly, highly recommend turning on the soundstage spatial audio feature in the app. Try expanding the room size to see what works best for you. At the moment, I have the settings maxed out, and I love it! The sound quality with this feature is really impressive. The best part is that the feature has an on/off toggle switch, making it easy to compare the sound with and without it. To me, it really expands the depth of the music. I go from listening to an audio track to feeling like I am immersed in the sound. I have never experienced this specific feature, but it sold me beyond all doubt for these headphones. I really like them and definitely recommend them.

Compact, unique headphones from a unique company - I am not a fan of on-ear headphones; my preference is over-the-ear headphones. However, the Marshall Milton A.N.C. headphones feel comfortable around my head and on my ears. I only wear them for about two hours a day or so, but during that time I don't feel any discomfort. The cups don't seem to put too much pressure on the ears, which is very important if you're going to wear these for an extended period. I personally don’t think I could wear these for more than 4 hours a day, but if you are used to on-ear headphones, you likely could wear them for longer. Another design feature I like about the Milton A.N.C. headphones is how compact they are after they are folded. They aren’t bulky and they won't take up a lot of space inside a large purse or carry-on bag. Having said that, I hate that they don’t come with a hard case. Instead of a hard plastic case, these Marshall headphones come with a pouch that is made of material that will be hard to keep clean; I don’t know if the material is nylon or polyester, but the pouch is a complete dust magnet. It makes me concerned about traveling with these which is a real shame due to the compact design of the headphones. It just doesn't make sense to me to put all this effort into making the Milton A.N.C. travel-friendly regarding its size and how they fold, but then you put them in a soft mini sack? They can easily get crushed in a suitcase if you aren’t mindful of their fragility as you pack them. The headphones themselves consist of cheap looking faux leather material. While it's not my aesthetic preference, I do like how unique these headphones are. The Milton A.N.C. looks like something a rockstar would use in a recording studio. I don’t see anyone walking around with headphones that look like these, so if you’re someone who is into unique designs and doesn’t want to look like everyone else, then Marshall’s design choice is for you. The battery life of these headphones is EXCELLENT, another reason why these would be great to use during a 2–4-hour flight or train ride. Straight out the box, the Milton A.N.C. has decent base without needing to reconfigure the base settings in the Marshall app. I like a heavy amount of base in my headphones, so if you’re like me, you will likely want to tweak the settings a bit. Still, I was satisfied listening to them “as is” for the most part. Vocals play crisp and clear, and fast-paced, lively music still sounds powerful when played at a lower volume. Percussion of all kinds also sound great on these headphones. Play some upbeat music from Michael Jackson or Earth, Wind, and Fire and you’ll know what I mean. Speaking of the Marshall app settings, I am unsure of how to feel about the app anyway, as I hear little difference between the “Marshall original" sound and “Bass boost” for example. I think the “Marshall original" setting might sound slightly better. I also don’t like the transparency mode on the Milton A.N.C. because I don’t like how it distorts my music. This is the first pair of headphones where I had an issue with transparency mode which is a real shame because that is the mode I like to use when I’m walking outside for an extended amount of time. However, the noise canceling is decent considering these do not cover the ear, and I do feel most noises are blocked out when I wear these indoors. Wearing them outside is a different story; how well the A.N.C. feature works outside depends on the volume at which I am playing my music, what is happening around me, and how I have them positioned on my ears. This is where over-the-ear headphones and earbuds outshine on-ear headphones; unless it is a snug fit and sits on the ear just right, the noise- cancelling feature on the Milton A.N.C. will not perform optimally while worn outside, and they certainly can’t compete with the noise-cancelling performance of my over-the-ear headphones. Despite “A.N.C.” being part of the name, it’s just not powerful enough, and the app isn’t helpful in fixing this issue. It’s a limitation that comes with being an on-ear audio device. Still, you can certainly find worse active noise-cancelling products on the market. If you’re someone that prefers to be hyper-aware of your environment, then the noise-cancelling being weak on the Milton A.N.C. headphones (at times, depending on circumstance) will not bother you at all. According to Marshall’s website, the Milton A.N.C. are supposed to automatically adjust “your sound to match your surroundings and preferred listening level.” I haven’t really been able to test this, as I primarily wear these at home, I live alone, and it’s quiet in my house most of the time, so I can’t say for sure how well the Milton A.N.C. performs in this area.

Great headphones with personality - First of all, I like how these headphones look and feel. The look is distinctive. After using another model from Marshall from a few years back, this improved in about every aspect, while preserving its distinctive look and it's more sensibly priced than other brands. These headphones are 'above the ears' so they sit above your ears, not around them like in larger models, so they are smaller. They feel very comfortable, I can wear them most of the day. The padding on the earcups is very comfortable as well as on the band. Height adjustment is very straightforward without much friction and they stay in place. The pieces between the headband and earcups are metal, with solid folding hinges, it's built nicely and to last. There are two buttons: On the left there is the distinctive 'joystick' that's truly fantastic. I used many headphones, and this is among the best. It's intuitive and reliable. Moving the button up or down is volume, back and forward for tracks. Single press is play/pause. Long press for power, and for pairing, either double press or keep holding it while turning on for pairing. On the left earcup, there is a single button that's configurable and by default controls the ANC/Transparency. These headphones are perhaps the most intuitive of all the headphones I used. It has microphones to handle voice calls, assistant and to detect noise level. Nothing too special about it, works as it should. Can take calls with these headphones at home no problem. Didn't use it outside for calls though. The noise cancellation works, is has three pre-set levels and an adaptive mode that senses the amount of noise to auto-adjust. Because it's an on-ear design it doesn't isolate noise as much as models that completely cover the ears, but works for the most part, and it's very comfortable. At home or while working, when the noise levels are not too high, I prefer using the transparency mode instead, which keeps me aware of the environment while still sounding great. The audio quality is very good. I generally tweak the sound using the equalized, which is part of the Marshall app, however the pre-set 'Marshall sound' produces a rich sound, with excellent mids, with very clear voices, good highs and decent bass, so end up leaving it as-is. From podcasts to an eclectic selection of music, all sounded very good. When setting up the headphones, the phone recommends installing the Marshall app for Bluetooth, which I did. About everything on the headphones is customizable, from button functions, equalizer, noise cancellation levels, soundstage, manage paired devices, how it powers off, etc. For example, one can choose to leave the headphone on if music is not playing or no phone connected, like when traveling, or turn it off quickly to preserve battery. For wired connectivity, it has an USB-C port that's for charging, but also for USB audio, so could connect it directly to a phone, tablet or computer, and it provides microphone over USB-C as well. It also comes with a coiled cable for USB to audio jack, so it would work on a plane that provides audio jack, computer or tablet. It comes with a short USB-C cable and the long, coiled USB-C to audio. Bluetooth supports the latest BT 6.0 with Auracast (which I currently have no use for but it, but through the app, supports joining a 'Bluetooth Broadcast' like in a venue without having to stay connected to the phone, once set up), or share audio from some phones to multiple headsets. This is something that's planned for concerts, theaters or stadiums, mostly. For audio codecs, it supports the standard SBC that works on any phone, AAC that's mostly for Apple and some Android, and supports LDAC, which is an alternative to APT-X and it's intended for Hi-Res audio. Besides high end phones, some Sony turntables and receivers support it as well. This was a pleasant surprise. The headphone can connect to two devices at a time of a total of 8 connections, and the connections can be edited from within the app. While I personally use an iPhone, I also use a Pixel phone and connected both at the same time. When either device starts playing, it switches seamlessly. I was pleasantly surprised how well this works. A pleasant surprise is that it supports either Android or Apple's find my. When in pairing mode, Android will prompt to add it to its network, and on Apple, open the Find My app and it recognizes it. Lastly, it also supports a 'Soundstage' mode which can optionally adjust the audio to make it sound more like being in a stadium or similar stage where the audio sound more spread-out, with customizable settings. Battery is excellent, like expected on headphones, there is space for the battery and after using it for good part of a week since last charged it, it has many hours left. While the ANC could be better, it's good in most cases and the sound is excellent. I like how easy it is to control it with the button.

Great noise canceling & other features - I feel particularly qualified reviewing the Marshall Milton A.N.C. headphones given my previous experience with its older cousin, the over-the-ear Marshall Monitor III ANC, which are amazing in their own right. As on-the-ear headphones, the Milton isn’t quite the same experience, especially when it comes to the noise canceling. They are objectively not quite as quiet as Monitor III when switching between the 2 in my moderately busy office space with 8 coworkers, plus the noise that comes through the brick walls from the factory on the other side. But, they still do a really good job, the factory noise completely disappears and it’s only the louder people in the office whose voices penetrate the noise canceling technology, although it’s kept to a muffle. I particularly like the feel of these headphones compared to full over-the-ear headphones, especially when wearing for a full 8 hour day at the office. They are lighter and you hardly feel them. The other substantial advantage is battery life. After an entire shift the battery life was only down to 88%, and that was with multiple Teams calls, listening to Spotify (more on that later) and keeping the ANC fully engaged the entire day. Because of my ownership of the Monitor III headphones, using the Milton is seamless; exact same buttons with the same functionality, used for turning them on, pairing, toggling the noise canceling on and off, controlling the volume, and even skipping ahead when using Spotify. It also uses the same Marshall app on my phone which allows you to adjust the equalizer, customize the buttons, and use a feature called Soundstage which lets you adjust a virtual room size and effect level, which I find that when turning this on and setting the room size to large, the sound just feels more “full” I don’t know how else to describe it, but it’s noticeable. During one of my Teams meetings with my 8 coworkers, I switched between the Milton and the Monitor III and noted the sound quality I heard, and asked my coworkers about the sound quality they were getting from me. I can report that there is no difference in the sound quality at all between the two, microphone nor headphones, even though the Milton has a retail price substantially below the Monitor III. Included with the headphones is a short charging cable (but no charging brick, you’ll need to provide that yourself), a longer cord that connects the headphones to a standard audio jack should you want to connect these to a device that doesn’t have Bluetooth, and a pouch for carrying everything. The only constructive criticism I have for these headphones is that there is nothing on the headphones that indicate which is the Left and which is the Right ear, and there most definitely is a correct way to put them on (the gold button goes on the right ear) I would have put an L and R perhaps under the Marshall logo on each ear piece, or somewhere less conspicuous. If you put them on backwards, the microphone will not pick up your voice well at all and the people you are speaking with will definitely let you know about it, which of course I figured out right away using the Monitor III. In my opinion, the Marshall Milton A.N.C. headphones are a super high quality on ear headphone set from a world class company, with easy-to-use features at a very accessible price. I highly recommend them.

Excellent ANC software and great Marshall sound - I am a big fan of Marshall headphones, especially the On ear Major V’s That I use in the gym. The Milton automatic noise canceling model are also on ear, which is surprising for adaptive noise canceling headphones, which are typically over the year. In my experience on ear headphones are more comfortable and also a bit more discreet and appearance. When comparing the Milton to the major headphones, the external width of the on ear cup is increased, but not the depth. The non-cushioned opening is also larger than in the major headphones, and they are slightly less comfortable. The speaker and electronic component of the earpiece is slightly thicker, but the overall look is quite similar. They fold up Fairly small and come with a carrying bag. The labeling is slightly different with the textured component, extending all the way to the ear cushion. The connection between the headband and each individual ear component is now plastic instead of metal but seems to be well-made and of similar function and comfort. The noise canceling function it’s surprisingly excellent. I tested it both with background speech, which was fairly loud and a loud fan noise to simulate air flight. I have not flown with these and I am unsure whether their passive noise restriction. Is there as good as my over the ear 10 year-old Bose, quiet comfort, headphones. The overall music sound, functionality and portability is better with the newer on ear Marshall headphones. The app is excellent and allows customization of the M button, including a toggle between noise, cancellation and transparent mode. These all function well. The most important thing with headphones, especially for music is the sound quality which is excellent on these new Milton headphones as well as my older non ANC major headphones. In my opinion, another excellent martial audio product!