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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Beats EP are wired, on-ear headphones that offer very good overall sound quality and build quality but lack wireless capabilities, built-in controls, a microphone, and app-related features; they are better suited for music and TV, but less ideal for calls, meetings, and high movement activities like exercise. Consider how you prioritize sound quality, the need for wireless functionality, microphone usage, and portability against the higher price of the Beats EP when making your decision. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Beats EP
  • Very good for music
  • Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
  • Very good for air travel

Key differences

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Music

8.1
EP
Major IV
6.6
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.

Gaming

6.3
EP
Major IV
5.4
The Beats EP is only fair for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.

Phone Calls

4.2
EP
Major IV
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.8
EP
Major IV
6.1
The Beats EP and Marshall Major IV are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Beats EP is somewhat better.

TV and Video

7.6
EP
Major IV
5.7
The Beats EP is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.

Battery

N/A
EP
Major IV
80.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
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Key similarities

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Noise Reduction

5.3
EP
Major IV
5.6
The Marshall Major IV and Beats EP are both poor for noise reduction.

Cost

$100
EP
Major IV
$100
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$80

$100

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$140

$160

The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.

Build Quality

8.0
EP
Major IV
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Beats EP both have very good build quality.

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How the Beats EP and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Beats EPMarshall Major IV
Beats EPMarshall Major IV

GENERAL

Price
$100
$100
Brand
BeatsMarshall
Release Date
November 1, 2018October 1, 2021
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/106.6/10
Phone Calls Score
4.3/105.8/10
Gaming Score
6.3/105.5/10
TV and Video Score
7.6/105.8/10
Exercise Score
4.3/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
N/A80 Hours
Wireless charging
N/AYes
Charging time
N/A3 Hours
Bluetooth version
N/A5

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/105.7/10
Virtual Surround
N/ANo
Android App
N/ANo
iOS App
N/ANo
Mic Quality
N/A9/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/108.5/10
Comfort score
7/107.8/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
226.7 Grams165 Grams
Microphone style
N/AIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
00

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Beats EP

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Headphonecheck

Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."

Marshall Major IV

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Sound Guys

Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"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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About Beats

Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.

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