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Updated April 11, 2024·
and may be a suitable choice if you're on a tight budget. The Go Air Sport is designed for exercise with features like sweatproof certification and ear hooks for a secure fit, making it ideal for active users. It has a very good build and mic quality and is also great for air travel due to its portability. However, for overall sound quality, the Marshall Major IV stands out with an excellent rating, meaning if you prioritize listening experience, the Marshall might be your choice. The Major IV also has a much longer battery life and supports wireless charging, which can be convenient. It's important to note that the Marshall headphones may be more comfortable for extended periods, given their on-ear design and good comfort score, whereas earbuds could become uncomfortable over time. Neither option is ideal for gaming or watching TV due to poor scores in those areas. If you often make calls, the Marshall's excellent mic quality could be a significant advantage. The lack of sweatproof and dustproof features in the Marshall Major IV, however, would make them less suited for workouts compared to the Jlab Go Air Sport. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Jlab Go Air Sport
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Jlab Go Air Sport.
Key differences
Music
5.6/10
6.6/10
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2/10
5.8/10
The Marshall Major IV and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
6.1/10
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jlab Go Air Sport is poor.
Battery
8.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Jlab Go Air Sport has 8 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$30
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Jlab Go Air Sport has a price of $30 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
The Marshall Major IV and Jlab Go Air Sport are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.8/10
5.7/10
The Jlab Go Air Sport and Marshall Major IV are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
5.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Jlab Go Air Sport to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Build Quality
8.0/10
8.5/10
The Marshall Major IV and Jlab Go Air Sport both have very good build quality.
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How the Jlab Go Air Sport and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
"If you want seriously bass-forward earphones for the gym, you'll be hard-pressed to find a pair more affordable than the JLab Go Air Sport. We like their long battery life and solid water-resistance rating, though we aren’t fans of their finicky on-ear controls and the case’s hardwired charging cable."
"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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