Marshall Major V
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
What Buyers Say
Marshall Major V
The Marshall Major V headphones are praised for their vintage-inspired design, exceptional sound quality, and remarkably long battery life of up to 100 hours. Users highlight comfort and durability, though some note the volume/track button can be accidentally pressed. Overall, they are highly recommended for rock music lovers and daily use.
Pros
- Vintage-inspired design
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life (100 hours)
- Comfortable and durable build
- Includes audio jack for wired use
Cons
- Accidental button presses (volume/track)
- Lacks active noise cancellation (ANC)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are widely praised for their superb sound quality, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit. Many users consider them a top-tier choice for audio, though some note that the noise cancellation is not the best in class and the companion app can be finicky. A few reviewers experienced connectivity issues or build quality problems, but the overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Finicky companion app
- Connectivity issues
- Snug fit for some
- Aux cable degrades sound
Scores
Specifications
| Marshall Major V | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 106 dB |
| Max SPL | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Over-Ear Headphones, 60h Battery Life, Folding Design, Black | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Major V
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Marshall Major V offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 45 specs.
