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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer superior overall sound quality, better comfort, excellent noise isolation with active noise cancelling, and are tuned for a better experience in music, gaming, and air travel. They have features like wireless charging and an app that allows customization of audio controls, optimized for both Android and Apple. However, they come at a premium price and have a significantly shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Marshall Major IV headphones stand out with their massively longer battery life and have a microphone of higher quality, making them more suitable for calls. They are priced much lower and can be used either wired or wireless. The headphones' build quality is solid, though they do not have active noise cancelling, they do offer some passive noise isolation, and they may be more suitable for long-duration use like books or podcasts due to their extended battery life. They are foldable for added portability, but are less ideal for exercise and do not support wireless charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
5.4
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.1
5.7
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.9
5.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$100
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.1
The Marshall Major IV and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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 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.
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