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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and battery life during your listening sessions, the Marshall Major IV headphones would serve you well due to their superior sound and long battery life; however, they are less portable and more expensive. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more affordable and highly portable option with a convenient case and the added benefit of low latency for calls or gaming, the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick earbuds might be more suitable. Both have an integrated mic, but the Ear Sticks have a better score for calls and meetings and feature sweat and dust resistance which are great for exercise, something the Marshall lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.6
2.5
The Marshall Major IV and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both poor for noise reduction, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$108
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $108.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.1
The Marshall Major IV and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $108 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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)."
"Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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