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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the JBL 510BT is significantly less expensive and has a very good build for the price; however, its overall sound quality and comfort are only fair. It's suitable for air travel and casual use, but its performance for music, calls, gaming, and TV is rated as poor. On the other hand, the Marshall Major IV is more expensive, but offers excellent sound quality and very good comfort, making it more versatile for various audio experiences. It's also better for calls with excellent mic quality. The Major IV has a longer battery life and supports wireless charging, whereas the JBL does not. Choose the JBL 510BT for lighter use and a tighter budget, or the Major IV for better sound, comfort, and longer playtime if you're willing to pay more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
- The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the Marshall Major IV.
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.1
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and JBL 510BT are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.1
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.
Battery
38.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
6.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV has very good build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.2
6.6
The Marshall Major IV and JBL 510BT are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The JBL 510BT and Marshall Major IV are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and JBL 510BT are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
5.3
5.6
The Marshall Major IV and JBL 510BT are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the JBL 510BT and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL 510BT | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 38 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158.7 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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