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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 offers excellent noise isolation and microphone quality, making them a good choice for air travel and calls. They support high-quality codecs for superior sound, are sweatproof, have active noise cancelling, and are portable with a good battery life. However, they are priced at a premium and their sound quality is not rated as highly as the Marshall Major IV. Conversely, the Marshall Major IV boasts exceptional overall sound quality and battery life, deemed suitable for long listening sessions. They have a detachable cable for wired use, are more durable, and are foldable for portability, all at a typically much lower price. If you prefer sound quality and longer battery life at a better price, go with the Marshall; for travel convenience and noise isolation, the Bowers and Wilkins may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bowers and Wilkins PI7
Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Bowers and Wilkins PI7.
Key differences
Gaming
8.1/10
5.4/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
5.8/10
The Marshall Major IV and Bowers and Wilkins PI7 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.8/10
6.1/10
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is poor.
TV and Video
6.8/10
5.7/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is only fair for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
5.6/10
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
3.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has 3 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
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The Bowers and Wilkins PI7 has a price of $399 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
"The primary selling point of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is the charging case that can transmit audio from any analog source to the earbuds. If you have a very specific and clear need for that feature, then the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is for you."
"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 Bowers and Wilkins
Bowers and Wilkins is a British audio equipment manufacturer with a focus on innovation and product development. It was founded by a couple of real-life James Bonds, the co-founders John Bowers and Roy Wilkins, who met while working for MI6 during World War II. The company keeps being favored by enthusiasts due to their sound quality, craftsmanship and signature aesthetics.
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