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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for more features, like active noise cancelling for quieter air travel and potentially distraction-free listening in noisy environments, and you don't mind a bit extra weight and want the convenience of foldability for easy transport, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would be a suitable choice. However, if sound quality is a top priority and you prefer lighter headphones with very good durability and a bit longer battery life, the Marshall Major IV might be the better option. Keep in mind that the JLab has a detachable cable and the Marshall does not have active noise cancelling. Both are at a lower midrange price, with the JLab being slightly less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC.
Key differences
Music
6.0
6.6
The Marshall Major IV and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both only fair for music, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.6
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
70.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has a price of $80 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Marshall Major IV to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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How the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JLab Jbuds Lux ANC | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 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 | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 70 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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