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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you frequently use Apple devices, the Beats Fit Pro would be an excellent choice given their seamless integration, adaptive sound, and spatial audio features, enhanced for Apple users. They are also more suited for exercise, offering good stability with wingtips and being sweat-proof, while also providing strong noise isolation, and are ideal for air travel with their compact design and active noise cancelling. However, if you're on a budget and comfort along with battery life are your top priorities, the Marshall Major IV headphones would satisfy you with a much longer battery life and a comfortable on-ear fit. Although not as portable as earbuds, they excel in overall sound quality and are durable, with the added flexibility of both wireless and wired connectivity. Keep in mind, the Marshall headphones don't offer the same level of app control or noise isolation as the Beats and are less ideal for noisy environments and exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Beats Fit Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.3
5.8
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.1
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.6
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
6.6
The Beats Fit Pro and Marshall Major IV are both only fair for music.
Gaming
4.9
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
Marshall Major IV
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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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