Marshall Major V
Marshall
74 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Marshall Major V
72 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Marshall Major V headphones are generally well-received, with users praising their sound quality, long battery life, and stylish design. Many appreciate the comfortable fit and foldable portability, though some note the on-ear fit can become tight during extended use. A few users report durability issues, with one unit failing after several months. Overall, they are seen as a solid choice for everyday listening, especially for those who don't require active noise cancellation.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Stylish design
- Comfortable fit
- Foldable and portable
Cons
- Tight fit during long use
- No active noise cancellation
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Durability issues reported
Sound quality 6
Battery life 6
Comfort 5
Design 5
Portability 4
Durability 2
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Marshall Major V | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leather |
| Headband | テキスタイルとレザー | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Marshall Major V
Sony WH-1000XM6
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
