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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds have superior overall and music sound quality compared to the Marshall Major IV headphones, which could provide a more immersive music listening experience. However, the Major IV offers significantly better microphone quality, making it more suitable for calls and meetings. The Major IV headphones also have a much longer battery life, which is convenient for extended use without frequent charging, and are more portable due to their folding design. The Timeless earbuds might offer a more detailed audio experience but lack wireless capability, limiting their use during exercise or on the move, whereas the Major IV are more versatile thanks to their wireless option. If noise isolation is a major concern, neither have active noise cancelling, so the difference in isolation quality is minimal. Therefore, if you prioritize sound quality and are okay with using a wired connection, the 7hz Timeless could be the better choice, but for everyday convenience, battery life, and versatility, the Marshall Major IV might serve you better, especially considering the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
Very good for music
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6/10
6.6/10
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
6.6/10
5.4/10
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3/10
5.8/10
The Marshall Major IV and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8/10
6.1/10
The 7hz Timeless and Marshall Major IV are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
5.7/10
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$190
$92
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the Marshall Major IV costs $92.
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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