The Marshall Milton ANC is priced at $229, offers a battery life of 80 hours, and features a replaceable battery.

      Marshall priced the Milton ANC headphones at $229, incorporating features typically found in the premium offerings from Sony and Bose, such as a replaceable battery, adaptive ANC, LDAC support, and an impressive 80 hours of playtime.

      Marshall has a knack for designing headphones that resemble something left behind at a rock concert from the 1970s, and the new Milton ANC continues this aesthetic. Even beyond their appearance, the features contained within the headphones are quite compelling at the $229 price point.

      Unveiled on May 19, 2026, the Milton ANC can be purchased through Marshall's website. They mark the company's first on-ear headphones equipped with adaptive noise cancellation, fitting between the Major V ($149) and Monitor III ANC ($349) models in Marshall's range.

      So, what does the $229 price tag deliver?

      The standout feature is the 80 hours of battery life with ANC turned off, and an impressive 50 hours with ANC activated. This is over twice the battery life offered by the AirPods Max with ANC, yet at under half the price. Additionally, the battery on these headphones is replaceable.

      The Milton ANC utilizes Bluetooth v6.0 with LE Audio and supports LDAC for high-quality audio, a first for Marshall's on-ear headphones, along with AAC, SBC, and LC3. They are also compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, allowing you to track them if misplaced.

      Moreover, the headphones can be used with a wired USB-C connection, with a USB-C to 3.5mm cable included in the packaging.

      Adaptive ANC, five-band EQ, and additional features

      Unlike many budget alternatives, the Milton headphones provide adaptive ANC that adjusts to surrounding noise levels in real-time. They include a transparency mode, a five-band EQ, Marshall’s Soundstage spatial audio, and adaptive loudness.

      Despite the headphones offering many features, there are a couple of points to note. First, they lack an official IP rating, which could be a concern for users who want to take their headphones on runs or bike rides.

      Secondly, the Milton ANC is only available in a Black color option. At $229, Marshall has created headphones that rival competitors like Sony and Bose, which charge much more for similar features, and this is an important observation to make.