Marshall Major V

The Marshall Major V packs over 100 hours of battery and fun, energetic sound into a foldable on-ear design. Call quality and the lack of ANC are the main compromises, but for pure music listening on the go, it's a fantastic buy—especially if you can snag it near the $90 end of its price range, which now tops out around $170.

The star here is battery life—99th percentile, meaning it outlasts pretty much anything else we've tested. You get over 100 hours of wireless playback, and a quick 15-minute charge gives you another 15 hours. Sound quality sits at the 90th percentile, so it's a real standout: lively bass, clear mids, and enough detail to keep you engaged without fatigue. The on-ear comfort earns an 87th percentile—surprisingly good for this style, though after a few hours you might want a break. The weak spot is calls (51.8/100) and the mic, which lands at a mediocre 44th percentile; voices sound distant and background noise creeps in. There's no ANC to speak of, just passive isolation that's about average, so don't expect to shut out your surroundings.

Compared to over-ear heavyweights like the Sennheiser Momentum 4, Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2, Apple AirPods Max, or Technics EAH-A800, the Major V takes a different path. Those competitors offer active noise cancellation and noticeably better call quality, but they're larger, heavier, and their batteries cap out around 50-60 hours. The Major V doubles that battery life and shrinks the footprint to on-ear, foldable dimensions. You trade ANC for ridiculous endurance and a more rugged, pocketable design. The JBL Live 770NC and Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT sit in a similar price range, but the Marshall's sound signature and battery are the clear differentiators. If you care more about days of playback and a compact shape than blocking out the world, the Major V is the winner.

Price is a wild card here—we've seen the Major V listed anywhere from $90 to around $170 across retailers. At the lower end, it's an absolute steal for the battery life and sound quality you get. Even at $150, it's a strong value if you don't need ANC and can live with the so-so mic. The budget score of 86.3/100 reflects that sweet spot. If you're shopping around, keep an eye out for those $90ish deals, because that's where the headphone really shines against pricier over-ear competitors.

Marshall's Major V is an on-ear wireless headphone that laughs at your charging anxiety. With a ridiculous 100+ hours of battery life (we've seen it top our database), it's built for people who forget their charger for days and still expect music. The 40mm drivers deliver that classic Marshall sound—punchy, energetic, and just a little rock-and-roll—in a lightweight, foldable package that weighs 186g. It checks the boxes for Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint, and a 3.5mm wired backup, so you're pretty well-connected.

But there's a big trade-off: no active noise cancellation, and the mic struggles on calls. That's a deliberate decision to prioritize battery and portability over travel-friendly features. For pure music listening on the go, it's a joy; but if you're taking work calls on a busy street, you'll feel the sting. The build is solid enough (77th percentile in our database), though it doesn't scream premium. Think of it as a no-nonsense daily driver with a Marshall badge.

If you need clear calls for work or active noise cancellation for flights and noisy commutes, look elsewhere—the Sony ULT WEAR or Bose QuietComfort Ultra will serve you much better. Also, if you prefer the plush, around-the-ear feel for long sessions, an on-ear design like this might start to feel too tight after a movie or two.

Buy this if you want a headphone that can go for weeks on a single charge, delivers lively Marshall sound, and doesn't weigh down your bag. It's built for commuters, students, and anyone who values battery life above all else. If you don't need to take calls or block engine noise, the Major V is a refreshingly simple, long-lasting companion.