Marshall Minor IV
With 12mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, and Hi-Res audio, they deliver Marshall’s signature sound in a secure 7-gram, IPX4-rated design using an angled stem for a truer fit. Total 30-hour battery life with quick-charge (15 minutes for 3 hours) and multipoint connectivity add all-day convenience at a budget-friendly price. Best for commuters and gym-goers who need sweat-resistant earbuds that stay put and last through long sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong battery (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202680/100
Reviews praise comfort, sound quality, battery life, and app, but note connectivity issues, laggy app, and overly sensitive touch controls.
- Comfort is excellent, with users reporting they forget they're wearing them.
- Sound quality and customization via equalizer app are highly praised.
- Battery life and wireless charging case are standout features.
- Connectivity stutters with phone in lower pocket and slow pairing.
- Q1 202680/100
Most buyers are very satisfied with fit, sound quality, and wireless charging. A few mention the case feels cheap and earbuds are hard to remove.
- Earbuds stay in ear comfortably without silicone tips, unlike newer AirPods.
- Sound quality is good with clear highs and bass; equalizer app helpful.
- Case material feels cheap or fragile; earbuds are difficult to grip and remove.
- Fit is mostly secure but some users need to adjust them occasionally; no noise cancellation.
Based on 60 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 10.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 7 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 3 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Marshall |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Marshall Minor IV | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Minor IV | 29 | 52.8 | 78.7 | 75.1 | 77.1 | 93.4 | 48.6 | 96.3 | 59.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 78.2 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 66.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 86.6 | 74.7 | 71.4 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 94.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.4 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 86.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 78.7 | 96.1 | 46.2 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 79.8 | 98.7 | 89.1 | 74.7 | 71.4 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.7 |
Usage Scores
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