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Updated January 10, 2024·
To choose between the Beats Studiobuds and Marshall Major IV, consider your primary use. If portability and a discreet look are important, the Beats Studiobuds are wireless earbuds that are great for on-the-go activities like commuting or working out due to their compact size. If you prioritize long listening sessions at home or at work, the Marshall Major IV, being over-ear headphones, may provide better comfort and battery life. The Marshall headphones may also offer a more encompassing soundstage compared to earbuds. If you're looking for a built-in microphone or virtual surround sound capabilities, please check the specific features of each as they may differ. Keep in mind that the slightly higher price of the Marshall Major IV could be attributed to these over-ear headphones generally offering better build quality and larger drivers for potentially richer sound quality than the in-ear Studiobuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Studiobuds
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Beats Studiobuds.
Key differences
Music
7.2
6.6
The Beats Studiobuds is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.8
The Beats Studiobuds is good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.0
6.1
The Beats Studiobuds is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
5.6
The Beats Studiobuds is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Beats Studiobuds has 6 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$92
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Studiobuds has a price of $150 and the Marshall Major IV costs $92.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.2
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and Beats Studiobuds are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8
8.5
The Beats Studiobuds and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Studiobuds | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $92 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.9 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Studiobuds
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Chase Bernath | May 2023
"For less than the price of the AirPods, the Beats Studio Buds delivers a good fit, great sound, and active noise cancellation. This is also the first set of Apple-owned Beats earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, albeit at the expense of some key features for Apple users."
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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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