Marshall Major V
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
What Buyers Say
Marshall Major V
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
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
The Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent sound quality after EQ adjustment, robust build, long battery life, and comfortable fit for average-sized heads. However, several verified reviewers report severe discomfort for larger heads, muddy default sound, subpar ANC compared to older models, and a lack of bass. The product seems to divide opinion strongly based on head size and sound expectations.
Pros
- Excellent sound after EQ
- Long battery life
- Robust build quality
- Comfortable for average heads
- Great noise cancellation for some
Cons
- Uncomfortable for large heads
- Muddy default sound
- Weak ANC for some
- Lack of bass
- No automatic power-off when charging
Scores
Specifications
| Marshall Major V | Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | テキスタイルとレザー | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 119.4000015258789 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC Wireless Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones, THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking, Adaptive Noise Cancelling, Up to 60 Hours Battery, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| 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★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Skullcandy App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
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)
Skullcandy Aviator S6AVW-T740
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Marshall Major V offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
