Marshall Major Major IV
An 80-hour battery life with wireless charging and 15-minute quick charge fuels custom-tuned 40mm drivers for Marshall's signature sound in a foldable 163g frame. Soft, ergonomic cushions keep listening comfortable for all-day wear, while the multi-directional control knob and passive music sharing via 3.5mm jack add everyday convenience. This is best for long-haul travelers or daily commuters who want a reliable, wire-free companion with enough battery to last an entire work week without charging.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong comfort (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Vinyl |
| Headband | Vinyl |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 99 |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 80 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Marshall Major Major IV | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 30 | 40 | 45 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 470 | 48 | 32 | 38 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 80 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Major Major IV | 30.4 | 44 | 77.1 | 71.2 | 95.4 | 86.5 | 71.8 | 93.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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