A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Bose 700 and Marshall Major IV depends on your priorities. If you value comfort for long listening sessions, the Bose 700 are superior with a higher comfort score. They also offer active noise cancelling for better noise isolation, ideal for air travel or noisy environments. On the other hand, the Marshall Major IV has a better overall sound quality and a much longer battery life, which could be great for extended use without worrying about charging. The Marshalls are also generally lighter and foldable, making them more portable, but they lack active noise cancelling and are not as comfortable for prolonged wear as the Bose 700. Remember, sound isolation will also be less effective without noise cancelling in the Marshall Major IV. If budget is a concern, the Marshall Major IV is less expensive and offers excellent value for money, especially if you prioritize sound quality and battery life over noise cancellation and wearing comfort. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Bose 700.
Key differences
Music
7.5
6.6
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.3
5.8
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
6.1
The Bose 700 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.6
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
20.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and Bose 700 are both poor for TV and video.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Bose 700 and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Bose 700
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Sound Guys
Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
Marshall Major IV
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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)."
Get a great deal on the Bose 700 or the Marshall Major IV
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
110,900
Recommendations made
16,635
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
