Marshall Major IV
Custom-tuned 40mm dynamic drivers deliver roaring bass, smooth mids and brilliant treble for the signature Marshall sound. The 80-hour battery life with 15-minute quick charge for 15 hours of playback and wireless charging make it unusually convenient for daily use. Best for fans of classic rock and heavy bass who want a durable, lightweight on-ear headphone with long battery life and a retro look.
form factor on-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 40
impedance ohms 32
Wireless Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 80
70 Overall Score
Price CA$220
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong comfort (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Vinyl |
| Headband | Vinyl |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 99 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Range | 10.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 80 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Marshall Major IV | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 32 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 314 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 80 | 57 | 30 | 50 | 70 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Major IV | 32.8 | 50.2 | 79 | 77.4 | 96.9 | 89.1 | 78.1 | 94.8 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Compare | 98.4 | 98.7 | 79 | 96.6 | 90.6 | 57.4 | 96.9 | 99.8 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 87.2 | 79 | 96.5 | 79.5 | 57.4 | 99.1 | 89.2 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 79 | 97.7 | 88.1 | 57.4 | 98 | 65 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 71.4 | 79 | 87.3 | 94.9 | 89.1 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.2 | 71.4 | 92.7 | 47.7 | 76.6 | 83 | 94.2 | 89.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$220
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Price History
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